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2 Thess. 2:13 KJV (With Strong’s)

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But
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
we
hemeis (Greek #2249)
we (only used when emphatic)
KJV usage: us, we (ourselves).
Pronounce: hay-mice'
Origin: nominative plural of 1473
r are bound
opheilo (Greek #3784)
to owe (pecuniarily); figuratively, to be under obligation (ought, must, should); morally, to fail in duty
KJV usage: behove, be bound, (be) debt(-or), (be) due(-ty), be guilty (indebted), (must) need(-s), ought, owe, should. See also 3785.
Pronounce: of-i'-lo
Origin: ὀφειλέω (of-i-leh'-o) probably from the base of 3786 (through the idea of accruing)
to give thanks
eucharisteo (Greek #2168)
to be grateful, i.e. (actively) to express gratitude (towards); specially, to say grace at a meal
KJV usage: (give) thank(-ful, -s).
Pronounce: yoo-khar-is-teh'-o
Origin: from 2170
alway
pantote (Greek #3842)
every when, i.e. at all times
KJV usage: alway(-s), ever(-more).
Pronounce: pan'-tot-eh
Origin: from 3956 and 3753
to God
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
for
peri (Greek #4012)
properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denoting the subject or occasion or superlative point; with the accusative case the locality, circuit, matter, circumstance or general period)
KJV usage: (there-)about, above, against, at, on behalf of, X and his company, which concern, (as) concerning, for, X how it will go with, ((there-, where-)) of, on, over, pertaining (to), for sake, X (e-)state, (as) touching, (where-)by (in), with. In comparative, it retains substantially the same meaning of circuit (around), excess (beyond), or completeness (through).
Pronounce: per-ee'
Origin: from the base of 4008
you
humon (Greek #5216)
of (from or concerning) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your (own, -selves).
Pronounce: hoo-mone'
Origin: genitive case of 5210
, brethren
adephos (Greek #80)
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like 1)
KJV usage: brother.
Pronounce: ad-el-fos'
Origin: from 1 (as a connective particle) and δελφύς (the womb)
beloved
agapao (Greek #25)
to love (in a social or moral sense)
KJV usage: (be-)love(-ed). Compare 5368.
Pronounce: ag-ap-ah'-o
Origin: perhaps from ἄγαν (much) (or compare 5689)
of
hupo (Greek #5259)
under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneath) or where (below) or time (when (at))
KJV usage: among, by, from, in, of, under, with. In the comparative, it retains the same general applications, especially of inferior position or condition, and specially, covertly or moderately.
Pronounce: hoop-o'
Origin: a primary preposition
the Lord
kurios (Greek #2962)
supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
KJV usage: God, Lord, master, Sir.
Pronounce: koo'-ree-os
Origin: from κῦρος (supremacy)
, because
hoti (Greek #3754)
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
KJV usage: as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
Pronounce: hot'-ee
Origin: neuter of 3748 as conjunction
God
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
hath
haireomai (Greek #138)
to take for oneself, i.e. to prefer
KJV usage: choose. Some of the forms are borrowed from a cognate ἕλλομαι (hel'-lom-ahee); which is otherwise obsolete.
Pronounce: hahee-reh'-om-ahee
Origin: probably akin to 142
from
apo (Greek #575)
"off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
KJV usage: (X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc.
Pronounce: apo'
Origin: a primary particle
the beginning
arche (Greek #746)
(properly abstract) a commencement, or (concretely) chief (in various applications of order, time, place, or rank)
KJV usage: beginning, corner, (at the, the) first (estate), magistrate, power, principality, principle, rule.
Pronounce: ar-khay'
Origin: from 756
chosen
haireomai (Greek #138)
to take for oneself, i.e. to prefer
KJV usage: choose. Some of the forms are borrowed from a cognate ἕλλομαι (hel'-lom-ahee); which is otherwise obsolete.
Pronounce: hahee-reh'-om-ahee
Origin: probably akin to 142
w you
humas (Greek #5209)
you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)
KJV usage: ye, you (+ -ward), your (+ own).
Pronounce: hoo-mas'
Origin: accusative case of 5210
to
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
salvation
soteria (Greek #4991)
rescue or safety (physically or morally)
KJV usage: deliver, health, salvation, save, saving.
Pronounce: so-tay-ree'-ah
Origin: feminine of a derivative of 4990 as (properly, abstract) noun
through
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
sanctification
hagiasmos (Greek #38)
properly, purification, i.e. (the state) purity; concretely (by Hebraism) a purifier
KJV usage: holiness, sanctification.
Pronounce: hag-ee-as-mos'
Origin: from 37
of the Spirit
pneuma (Greek #4151)
a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit
KJV usage: ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind. Compare 5590.
Pronounce: pnyoo'-mah
Origin: from 4154
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
belief
pistis (Greek #4102)
persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salvation; abstractly, constancy in such profession; by extension, the system of religious (Gospel) truth itself
KJV usage: assurance, belief, believe, faith, fidelity.
Pronounce: pis'-tis
Origin: from 3982
of the truth
aletheia (Greek #225)
truth
KJV usage: true, X truly, truth, verity.
Pronounce: al-ay'-thi-a
Origin: from 227
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2 Thess. 1:3• 3We are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren, even as it is meet, because your faith increaseth exceedingly, and the love of each of you all toward one another aboundeth; (2 Thess. 1:3)
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Eph. 1:4• 4even as he chose us in him before [the] world's foundation, that we should be holy and blameless before him in love; (Eph. 1:4)
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1 Thess. 1:4• 4knowing, brethren beloved by God, your election; (1 Thess. 1:4)
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1 Peter 1:2• 2elect, according to foreknowledge of God [the] Father, in [the] Spirit's sanctification, unto obedience and blood-sprinkling of Jesus Christ: grace to you and peace be multiplied. (1 Peter 1:2)

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2 Thess. 1:3• 3We are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren, even as it is meet, because your faith increaseth exceedingly, and the love of each of you all toward one another aboundeth; (2 Thess. 1:3)
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Rom. 1:8• 8First I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is proclaimed in the whole world. (Rom. 1:8)
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Rom. 6:17• 17But thanks to God that ye were bondservants of sin, but ye obeyed from the heart the form of teaching unto which ye were delivered; (Rom. 6:17)
beloved.
2 Thess. 2:16• 16But our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, that loved us and gave everlasting encouragement and good hope through grace, (2 Thess. 2:16)
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Deut. 33:12•  (Deut. 33:12)
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2 Sam. 12:25•  (2 Sam. 12:25)
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2 Sam. 12•  (2 Sam. 12)
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Jer. 31:3•  (Jer. 31:3)
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Ezek. 16:8•  (Ezek. 16:8)
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Dan. 9:23•  (Dan. 9:23)
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Dan. 10:11,19•  (Dan. 10:11,19)
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Rom. 1:7• 7to all that are in Rome beloved of God, called saints: grace to you and peace from God our Father and Lord Jesus Christ. (Rom. 1:7)
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Col. 3:12• 12Put on therefore, as elect of God, holy [and] beloved, bowels of compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, long-suffering; (Col. 3:12)
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1 John 4:10,19• 10Herein is love, not that we loved God but that he loved us, and sent his Son [as] propitiation for our sins.
 19We love, because he first loved us. (1 John 4:10,19)
from.
Gen. 1:1•  (Gen. 1:1)
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Prov. 8:23•  (Prov. 8:23)
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Isa. 46:10•  (Isa. 46:10)
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John 1:1• 1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (John 1:1)
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John 8:44• 44Ye are of your father, the devil, and ye desire to practice the lusts of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning, and standeth not in the truth, because there is no truth in him: whenever he speaketh the lie, he speaketh out of his own things, because he is a liar, and the father of it. (John 8:44)
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Heb. 1:10• 10And, Thou in the beginning, Lord, foundedst the earth, and the heavens are works of thy hands. (Heb. 1:10)
chosen.
Rom. 8:33• 33Who shall bring a charge against God's elect? [It is] God that justifieth: (Rom. 8:33)
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Rom. 9:11• 11for [the children] being not yet born, nor having done anything good or bad, that the purpose of God according to election might remain, not of works but of him that calleth, (Rom. 9:11)
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Eph. 1:4‑5• 4even as he chose us in him before [the] world's foundation, that we should be holy and blameless before him in love;
 5having predestinated us for adoption through Jesus Christ unto himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, (Eph. 1:4‑5)
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1 Thess. 1:4• 4knowing, brethren beloved by God, your election; (1 Thess. 1:4)
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2 Tim. 1:9• 9who saved us, and called [us] with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before times everlasting, (2 Tim. 1:9)
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1 Peter 1:2• 2elect, according to foreknowledge of God [the] Father, in [the] Spirit's sanctification, unto obedience and blood-sprinkling of Jesus Christ: grace to you and peace be multiplied. (1 Peter 1:2)
through.
2 Thess. 2:10,12• 10and in all deceit of unrighteousness for those that perish, because they received not the love of the truth that they might be saved.
 12that all might be judged who believed not the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness. (2 Thess. 2:10,12)
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Luke 1:75• 75in piety and righteousness before him all our days. (Luke 1:75)
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1 Peter 1:2‑5• 2elect, according to foreknowledge of God [the] Father, in [the] Spirit's sanctification, unto obedience and blood-sprinkling of Jesus Christ: grace to you and peace be multiplied.
 3Blessed [be] the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, that according to his abundant mercy begot us again unto a living hope through Jesus Christ's resurrection out of [the] dead,
 4unto an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and unfading, reserved in [the] heavens for you
 5that are being guarded by God's power through faith unto a salvation ready to be revealed in a last season. (1 Peter 1:2‑5)
belief.
John 8:45‑46• 45But because I speak the truth, ye believe me not.
 46Which of you convinceth me of sin? If I speak truth, why do ye not believe me? (John 8:45‑46)
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John 14:6• 6Jesus said to him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh unto the Father but by me. (John 14:6)
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Acts 13:48• 48And the Gentiles on hearing rejoiced, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained unto life eternal believed. (Acts 13:48)
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Acts 15:9• 9and he put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith. (Acts 15:9)
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Gal. 3:1• 1O senseless Galatians! who bewitched you, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was portrayed among you as crucified? (Gal. 3:1)
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Eph. 2:8• 8For by grace ye are saved through faith; and this not of yourselves(God's is the gift: (Eph. 2:8)
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Col. 1:5• 5on account of the hope that is laid up for you in the heavens, of which ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel, (Col. 1:5)
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2 Tim. 2:15• 15Be diligent to present thyself approved to God, a workman not to be ashamed, cutting straightly the word of truth. (2 Tim. 2:15)
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2 Tim. 3:15• 15and that from a babe thou knowest the sacred writings that are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith that is in Christ Jesus. (2 Tim. 3:15)
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James 1:18• 18Having purposed he begot us by [the] word of truth, that we should be a certain firstfruits of his creatures. (James 1:18)
• This Satanic influence was for those who had rejected the truth. Of the Thessalonians—to whom he had given these explanations respecting the day which they fancied was come—the Apostle thought very differently. (“2 Thessalonians 2” by J.N. Darby)
• How different was this from the visitations of the day of the Lord, and the circumstances of which the Apostle had spoken! They were numbered among those who should be the companions in that day of the Lord Jesus Himself. (“2 Thessalonians 2” by J.N. Darby)
• Peace, joy, thanksgiving are the fruit of the love of God thus shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost given unto us. And no wonder; it is God's own joy and love flowing in and out of hearts, all round, purified by faith. (“On 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14” by W. Kelly)
• Divine love reproduced in the believer's heart delights in owning the present fruits of grace. (“On 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14” by W. Kelly)
• "From the beginning" must be interpreted in the largest sense, not merely from the beginning of the gospel or of Christ's manifestation on earth, but from of old, from everlasting. (“On 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14” by W. Kelly)
• "Chose," too, is somewhat peculiar here, not so much chose out from others as chose for Himself, a Septuagintal usage. This is sweet and comforting to a believer whom true repentance has made nothing in his own eyes; if nature take it up, it turns to pride and hardness without a drop of real consolation. (“On 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14” by W. Kelly)
• "In sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth." Here I conceive there cannot be a doubt that sanctification of the Spirit means, that mighty separative act of the Holy Ghost, by which a soul is first livingly set apart to God; and so it is accompanied by faith of the truth. Practical holiness is the consequence, and this we have seen insisted on in 1 Thess. 4:3,7; 5:23. Here it is rather the great principle and power which accompanies conversion to God. (“On 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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But we ought to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, that God has chosen you from the beginning to salvation in sanctificationg of the Spirit and belief of the truth:

JND Translation Notes

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Hagiasmos. See Note i at Rom. 1.4.

W. Kelly Translation

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But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved of [the] Lord, that God chose you from [the] beginninga unto salvation in sanctification of [the] Spirit and belief of [the] truth;

WK Translation Notes

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It is instructive to weigh the alternative "as first fruits" instead of "from the beginning" given by the Revisers on the authority of many ancient authorities.