2 Thessalonians 2:13

Modern English Version

But we are bound to always give thanks to God for you, beloved brothers of the Lord, because God has from the beginning chosen you for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth.

Cross References

Genesis 1:1

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

2 Samuel 12:25

So He sent a word by way of the prophet Nathan that he should be named Jedidiah for the sake of the Lord.

Proverbs 8:23

Ages ago I was established, at the beginning, before the earth existed.

Isaiah 46:10

declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, “My counsel shall stand, and I will do all My good pleasure,”

Jeremiah 31:3

The Lord has appeared to him from afar, saying: Indeed, I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you.

Ezekiel 16:8

When I passed by you and looked upon you, behold, your time was the time for love. So I spread My garment over you and covered your nakedness. Indeed, I swore to you, and entered into a covenant with you, says the Lord God, and you became Mine.

Daniel 10:11

He said to me, “O Daniel, a man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak to you, and stand upright, for I have been sent to you now.” And when he had spoken this word to me, I stood trembling.

Daniel 10:19

He said, “O man, greatly beloved, do not fear. Peace be unto you. Be strong and courageous!” When he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, “Let my lord speak, for you have strengthened me.”

Daniel 9:23

At the beginning of your supplications the command went out, and I have come to tell you, for you are greatly beloved. Therefore understand the matter and consider the vision:

Luke 1:75

in holiness and righteousness before Him all the days of our lives.

John 1:1

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

John 14:6

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

Acts 13:48

When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and glorified the word of the Lord. And all who were ordained to eternal life believed.

Acts 15:9

and made no distinction between them and us, and purified their hearts by faith.

Romans 6:17

But thanks be to God, for you were slaves of sin, but you have obeyed from the heart that form of teaching to which you were entrusted,

Romans 8:33

Who shall bring a charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies.

Romans 9:11

For before the children had been born, having done neither evil nor good, so that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but through Him who calls,

1 Corinthians 1:21

For since, in the wisdom of God, the world through its wisdom did not know God, it pleased God through the foolishness of preaching to save those who believe.

Galatians 3:1

O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you that you should not obey the truth? Before your eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed among you as crucified.

Ephesians 2:8

For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not of yourselves. It is the gift of God,

Deuteronomy 33:12

Of Benjamin he said: The beloved of the Lord will dwell in safety by Him, and the Lord will protect him all day long; he will dwell between His shoulders.

Colossians 1:5

because of the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, of which you have already heard in the word of the truth of the gospel,

Colossians 3:12

So embrace, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, a spirit of mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, and longsuffering.

1 Thessalonians 1:4

For we know, beloved brothers, your election by God.

1 Thessalonians 2:12

that you would walk in a manner worthy of God, who has called you to His kingdom and glory.

1 Thessalonians 4:7

For God has not called us to impurity, but to holiness.

1 Thessalonians 5:9

For God has not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,

2 Thessalonians 1:3

We are bound to thank God always for you, brothers, as it is fitting, because your faith is growing abundantly, and the love of every one of you abounds toward each other.

2 Thessalonians 2:10

and with all deception of unrighteousness among those who perish, because they did not receive the love for the truth that they might be saved.

2 Thessalonians 2:12

that they all might be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness.

2 Thessalonians 2:16

Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and God our Father, who has loved us and has given us eternal consolation and good hope through grace,

2 Timothy 1:9

who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not by our works, but by His own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,

2 Timothy 2:15

Strive to show yourself approved unto God, a workman who need not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

2 Timothy 3:15

and that since childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise unto salvation through the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 1:10

And, “You, Lord, laid the foundation of the earth in the beginning, and the heavens are the works of Your hands.

James 1:18

Of His own will He brought us forth with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures.

1 John 4:10

In this is love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins.

1 John 4:19

We love Him because He first loved us.