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2 Corinthians 13:1 (NIV)

This will be my third visit to you. “Every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.”

2 Corinthians 13:2 (NIV)

I already gave you a warning when I was with you the second time. I now repeat it while absent: On my return I will not spare those who sinned earlier or any of the others,

2 Corinthians 13:3 (NIV)

since you are demanding proof that Christ is speaking through me. He is not weak in dealing with you, but is powerful among you.

2 Corinthians 13:4 (NIV)

For to be sure, he was crucified in weakness, yet he lives by God’s power. Likewise, we are weak in him, yet by God’s power we will live with him in our dealing with you.

2 Corinthians 13:5 (NIV)

Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you—unless, of course, you fail the test?

2 Corinthians 13:6 (NIV)

And I trust that you will discover that we have not failed the test.

2 Corinthians 13:7 (NIV)

Now we pray to God that you will not do anything wrong—not so that people will see that we have stood the test but so that you will do what is right even though we may seem to have failed.

2 Thessalonians 2:3 (NIV)

Don’t let anyone deceive you in any way, for that day will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the man doomed to destruction.

2 Thessalonians 2:4 (NIV)

He will oppose and will exalt himself over everything that is called God or is worshiped, so that he sets himself up in God’s temple, proclaiming himself to be God.

2 Thessalonians 2:5 (NIV)

Don’t you remember that when I was with you I used to tell you these things?

2 Thessalonians 2:6 (NIV)

And now you know what is holding him back, so that he may be revealed at the proper time.

2 Thessalonians 2:7 (NIV)

For the secret power of lawlessness is already at work; but the one who now holds it back will continue to do so till he is taken out of the way.

But we ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters loved by the Lord, because God chose you as firstfruits to be saved through the sanctifying work of the Spirit and through belief in the truth.

2 Thessalonians 2:14 (NIV)

He called you to this through our gospel, that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Thessalonians 2:15 (NIV)

So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold fast to the teachings we passed on to you, whether by word of mouth or by letter.

2 Thessalonians 2:16 (NIV)

May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope,

2 Thessalonians 2:17 (NIV)

encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word.

2 Thessalonians 3:1 (NIV)

As for other matters, brothers and sisters, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you.

2 Thessalonians 3:2 (NIV)

And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil people, for not everyone has faith.

2 Thessalonians 3:3 (NIV)

But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.

2 Thessalonians 3:4 (NIV)

We have confidence in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do the things we command.

2 Thessalonians 3:5 (NIV)

May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.

2 Thessalonians 3:6 (NIV)

In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, we command you, brothers and sisters, to keep away from every believer who is idle and disruptive and does not live according to the teaching you received from us.

2 Thessalonians 3:7 (NIV)

For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example. We were not idle when we were with you,

2 Thessalonians 3:8 (NIV)

nor did we eat anyone’s food without paying for it. On the contrary, we worked night and day, laboring and toiling so that we would not be a burden to any of you.