2 Thessalonians 2:15 “Therefore, brothers, stand firm and cling to the traditions we taught…”

2 Thessalonians 2:15

Therefore, brothers, stand firm and cling to the traditions we taught you, whether by speech or by letter.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.

World English Bible

So then, brothers, stand firm and hold the traditions which you were taught by us, whether by word or by letter.

American Standard Version

So then, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye were taught, whether by word, or by epistle of ours.

Geneva Bible 1599

Therefore, brethren, stand fast and keepe the instructions, which ye haue bene taught, either by worde, or by our Epistle.

Darby Translation

So then, brethren, stand firm, and hold fast the instructions which ye have been taught, whether by word or by our letter.

Young's Literal Translation

so, then, brethren, stand ye fast, and hold the deliverances that ye were taught, whether through word, whether through our letter;

Bible in Basic English

So then, brothers, be strong in purpose, and keep the teaching which has been given to you by word or by letter from us.

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Cross references

“stand”

1 Corinthians 16:13 Philippians 4:1 1 Corinthians 15:58

1 Corinthians 16:13 · BSB

Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.

Philippians 4:1 · BSB

Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you must stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.

1 Corinthians 15:58 · BSB

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

“hold”

1 Corinthians 11:2 2 Thessalonians 3:6

1 Corinthians 11:2 · BSB

Now I commend you for remembering me in everything and for maintaining the traditions, just as I passed them on to you.

2 Thessalonians 3:6 · BSB

Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who leads an undisciplined life that is not in keeping with the tradition you received from us.

“the traditions”

Romans 16:17 Jude 1:3

Romans 16:17 · BSB

Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them.

Jude 1:3 · BSB

Beloved, although I made every effort to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt it necessary to write and urge you to contend earnestly for the faith entrusted once for all to the saints.

“whether”

2 Thessalonians 2:2 2 Thessalonians 3:14

2 Thessalonians 2:2 · BSB

not to be easily disconcerted or alarmed by any spirit or message or letter seeming to be from us, alleging that the Day of the Lord has already come.

2 Thessalonians 3:14 · BSB

Take note of anyone who does not obey the instructions we have given in this letter. Do not associate with him, so that he may be ashamed.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

14To this He called you through our gospel, so that you may share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

16Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who by grace has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope,

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