13But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:
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Commentary
Matthew Henry
(vv. 13-15)Here observe, I. The consolation the Thessalonians might take against the terrors of this apostasy, 2 Thess. 2:13 , 14 . For they were chosen to salvation, and called to the obtaining of glory. Note, When we hear of the apostasy of many, it is matter of great comfort and joy that there is a remnant according to the election of grace which does and shall persevere; and especially we should rejoice ...
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