11 For this reason God sends them a strong delusion so that they will believe the lie, 12 so that all will be condemned(A)—those who did not believe(B) the truth but delighted in unrighteousness.

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

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  1. 2:13 Other mss read because as a firstfruit

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