miracles and tokens and delusive marvels--for so Satan works--
002:010 and by every kind of wicked deception for those who are on
the way to perdition because they did not welcome into their
hearts the love of the truth, so that they might be saved.
002:011 And for this reason God sends them a misleading influence
that they may believe the lie;
002:012 in order that all may come under judgement who have refused
to believe the truth and have taken pleasure in unrighteousness.
002:013 And from us thanks are always due to God on your behalf--
brethren whom the Lord loves--because God from the beginning
has chosen you for salvation through the Spirit's sanctifying
influence and your belief in the truth.
002:014 To this blessing God has called you by our Good News, so that you
may have a share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
002:015 So then, brethren, stand your ground, and hold fast to the
teachings which you have received from us, whether by word
of mouth or by letter.
002:016 And may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself--and God our Father who has
loved us and has given us in His grace eternal consolation
and a bright hope--
002:017 comfort your hearts and make you stedfast in every good
work and word.
003:001 Finally, brethren, pray for us, asking that the Lord's Message
may be spread rapidly and its glory be displayed, as it was
displayed among you;
003:002 and that we may be delivered from wrong-headed and wicked men;
for it is not everybody who has faith.
003:003 But the Lord is faithful, and He will make you stedfast
and will guard you from the Evil one.
003:004 And we have confidence in the Lord in regard to you that you