2 Thessalonians 2:12 Douay-Rheims

But we ought to give thanks to God always for you, brethren, beloved of God, for that God hath chosen you firstfruits unto salvation, in sanctification of the spirit, and faith of the truth:

George Leo Haydock

1774–1849 Catholic

That God hath chosen you first-fruits. Called you the first, or before many others, by his eternal decree, to the faith, whilst he hath left others in darkness and infidelity. (Witham)

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1849 · 2 Thessalonians 2:12

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