But grow in grace, and [in] the knowledge of our Lord - Kurios and Saviour Yeshua [God is Salvation] Moshiach [Messiah]. To him [be] glory both now and forever. Amen.
These were more noble than those in Thessalonica [victory of falsity], in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.
Efrayim [Doubly Fruitful] feeds on wind, and follows after the east wind: he daily increases lies and desolation; and they do make a covenant with the children of Ashur, and oil is carried into Mitzrayim [Egypt - The Narrow Place].