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Certainly it is right for God to pay back those who afflict you with afflictionRevelation 6:10;">[xr]

in blazing fire. He will take revenge on those who do not know God and on those who refuse to obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.Psalm 79:6; Romans 2:8; 1 Thessalonians 4:5; Hebrews 10:27; 12:29; 2 Peter 3:7; Revelation 21:8;">[xr]

With this in mind, we always pray for you, askingasking">[fn] that our God might make you worthy of his calling and that through his power he might help you accomplish every good desire and faithful work.1 Thessalonians 1:3; 2 Thessalonians 1:5;">[xr]

That way the name of our Lord Jesus will be glorified by you, and you by him, according to the grace of our God and Lord, Jesus Christ.1 Peter 1:7; 4:14;">[xr]

He opposes and exalts himself above every so-called god and object of worship. As a result, he seats himself in the sanctuary of God and declares himself to be God.Isaiah 14:13; Ezekiel 28:2,6, 9; Daniel 7:25; 11:36; 1 Corinthians 8:5; Revelation 13:6;">[xr]

For this reason, God will send them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie.1 Kings 22:22; Ezekiel 14:9; Matthew 24:5,11; Romans 1:24; 1 Timothy 4:1;">[xr]

At all times we are obligated to thank God for you, brothers who are loved by the Lord, because God chose you to be the first fruitsfrom the beginning">[fn] for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and through faith in the truth.Luke 1:75; Ephesians 1:4; 1 Thessalonians 1:4; 2 Thessalonians 1:3; 1 Peter 1:2;">[xr]

May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal comfortencouragement">[fn] and good hope,2 Thessalonians 1:1-2; 1 Peter 1:3; 1 John 4:10; Revelation 1:5;">[xr]

May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the endurance of Christ.1 Chronicles 29:18;">[xr]

FromFrom">[fn] Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and Christ Jesus our hope,Acts 9:15; Galatians 1:1,11; Colossians 1:27; 1 Timothy 2:3; 4:10; Titus 1:3; 2:10; 3:4; Jude 1:25;">[xr]

to Timothy, my genuine child in the faith. May grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord be yours!Acts 16:1; 1 Corinthians 4:17; Galatians 1:3; Philippians 2:19; 1 Thessalonians 3:2; 2 Timothy 1:2; Titus 1:4; 1 Peter 1:2;">[xr]

that agrees with the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which he entrusted to me.1 Corinthians 9:17; Galatians 2:7; Colossians 1:25; 1 Thessalonians 2:4; 1 Timothy 2:7; 6:15; 2 Timothy 1:11; Titus 1:3;">[xr]

Now to the King Eternal - the immortal, invisible, and only God - be honor and glory forever and ever! Amen.1 Chronicles 29:11; Psalm 10:16; 145:13; Daniel 7:14; John 1:18; Romans 1:23; 16:27; 1 Timothy 6:15-16; Hebrews 11:27; 1 John 4:12; Jude 1:25;">[xr]

This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,Romans 12:2; 1 Timothy 1:1; 5:4; 2 Timothy 1:9;">[xr]

There is one God. There is also one mediator between God and human beings - a human, Christ Jesus.Romans 3:29-30; 10:12; Galatians 3:20; Hebrews 8:6; 9:15;">[xr]

but through good works. This is proper for women who claim to have reverence for God.1 Peter 3:4;">[xr]

in case I am delayed so that you may know how one is to behave in God's household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.Ephesians 2:21-22; 2 Timothy 2:20;">[xr]

They will try to stop people from marrying and from eating certain foods, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.Genesis 1:29; 9:3; Romans 14:3,6, 17; Romans 14:3,6, 17,1 Corinthians 7:28,36, 38; 8:8; 10:30; Colossians 2:20-21; Hebrews 13:4;">[xr]

For everything God created is good, and nothing should be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving,Romans 14:14,20; 1 Corinthians 10:25; Titus 1:15;">[xr]

because it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.