2 Thessalonians 2:15
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Thessalonians 2:15 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Thessalonians 2:15 is a verse from the book of 2 Thessalonians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Thessalonians 2:15 — KJV
“Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.”
— 2 Thessalonians 2:15 (KJV)
2 Thessalonians 2:15 in Context — About the Book of 2 Thessalonians
2 Thessalonians steadies a church shaken by false reports that the day of the Lord had already come. Paul untangles end-times confusion, commands dignified work over idle speculation, and prays strength into anxious hearts: may the Lord direct your hearts into God's love and Christ's perseverance.
Cross-References for 2 Thessalonians 2:15
“Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.”
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“Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers. as...: or, in teaching”
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“And he said to him, Go, I pray thee, see whether it be well with thy brethren, and well with the flocks; and bring me word again. So he sent him out of the vale of Hebron, and he came to Shechem. see...: Heb. see the peace of thy brethren, etc.”
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“And Joshua said unto all the people, Behold, this stone shall be a witness unto us; for it hath heard all the words of the LORD which he spake unto us: it shall be therefore a witness unto you, lest ye deny your God.”
Shares key themes with 2 Thessalonians 2:15: therefore, hold, word
“Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.”
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