13. 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 sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:
14. whereto he has called you by our glad tidings, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
15. So then, brethren, stand firm, and hold fast the instructions which ye have been taught, whether by word or by our letter.
16. But our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and our God and Father, who has loved us, and given us eternal consolation and good hope by grace,
17. encourage your hearts, and establish you in every good work and word.