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11 For this reason God sends them a delusional force, to lead them to believe what is false, [a] 12 so that they may be judged—all those who did not believe the truth but delighted in wickedness.[b]

Firstfruits of Salvation

13 But we should always give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters loved by the Lord, because God chose you as firstfruits for salvation[c] through sanctification by the Ruach and belief in the truth.

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11 For this reason God sends them(A) a powerful delusion(B) so that they will believe the lie(C) 12 and so that all will be condemned who have not believed the truth but have delighted in wickedness.(D)

Stand Firm

13 But we ought always to thank God for you,(E) brothers and sisters loved by the Lord, because God chose you as firstfruits[a](F) to be saved(G) through the sanctifying work of the Spirit(H) and through belief in the truth.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Thessalonians 2:13 Some manuscripts because from the beginning God chose you