2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

13But we ought to thank God always for you, brothers and sisters loved by the Lord, because from the beginning God has chosen you for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and through belief in the truth.

14He called you to this through our gospel, so that you might obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

15So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold to the traditions you were taught, whether by what we said or what we wrote.

16May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us eternal encouragement and good hope by grace,

17encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good work and word.