Stand Firm

¹³ But ^(A)we ought always to give thanks to God for you, ^(B)brothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you ^(C)as the firstfruits^{[a] (D)}to be saved, ^(E)through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth.

^20 (A)giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father ^(B)in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,

The Thessalonians' Faith and Example

^2 (A)We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly^{[a] (B)}mentioning you in our prayers, ³ remembering before ^(C)our God and Father ^(D)your work of faith and labor of ^(E)love and ^(F)steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.