9. The coming of the lawless one is by the activity of Satan with all power and false signs and wonders,
10. and with all wicked deception for those who are perishing, because they refused to love the truth and so be saved.
11. Therefore God sends them a strong delusion, so that they may believe what is false,
12. in order that all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
13. But we ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the firstfruits to be saved, through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth.
14. To this he called you through our gospel, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
15. So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the traditions that you were taught by us, either by our spoken word or by our letter.
16. Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace,
17. comfort your hearts and establish them in every good work and word.