Study Desk

so then, let's not sleep as others do, but let's be alert and sober.

who died for us, so that whether we are awake or asleep, we will live together with Him.

This is a plain indication of God's righteous judgment so that you will be considered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you indeed are suffering.

so that the name of our Lord Jesus will be glorified in you, and you in Him, in accordance with the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

who opposes and exalts himself above every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, displaying himself as being God.

And you know what restrains him now, so that he will be revealed in his time.

For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work; only He who now restrains will do so until He is removed.

and with all the deception of wickedness for those who perish, because they did not accept the love of the truth so as to be saved.

For this reason God will send upon them a deluding influence so that they will believe what is false,

So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold on to the traditions which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by letter from us.

nor did we eat anyone's bread without paying for it, but with labor and hardship we kept working night and day so that we would not be a burden to any of you;

not because we do not have the right to this, but in order to offer ourselves as a role model for you, so that you would follow our example.

If anyone does not obey our instruction in this letter, take special note of that person so as not to associate with him, so that he will be put to shame.

Just as I urged you upon my departure for Macedonia, to remain on at Ephesus so that you would instruct certain people not to teach strange doctrines,

nor to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which give rise to useless speculation rather than advance the plan of God, which is by faith, so I urge you now.

Yet for this reason I found mercy, so that in me as the foremost sinner Jesus Christ might demonstrate His perfect patience as an example for those who would believe in Him for eternal life.

Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan, so that they will be taught not to blaspheme.

for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.

and not a new convert, so that he will not become conceited and fall into condemnation incurred by the devil.

And he must have a good reputation with those outside the church, so that he will not fall into disgrace and the snare of the devil.