2 Thessalonians 2:13 But we should and are [morally] obligated [as debtors] always to give thanks to God for you, believers beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from t...

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Amplified Bible - But we should and are [morally] obligated [as debtors] always to give thanks to God for you, believers beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation through the sanctifying work of the Spirit [that sets you apart for God’s purpose] and by your faith in the truth [of God’s word that leads you to spiritual maturity].
新标点和合本 - 主所爱的弟兄们哪，我们本该常为你们感谢　神；因为他从起初拣选了你们，叫你们因信真道，又被圣灵感动，成为圣洁，能以得救。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 主所爱的弟兄们哪，我们本该常为你们感谢上帝，因为他拣选你们为初熟的果子，使你们因信真道，又蒙圣灵感化成圣，得到拯救。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 主所爱的弟兄们哪，我们本该常为你们感谢　神，因为他拣选你们为初熟的果子，使你们因信真道，又蒙圣灵感化成圣，得到拯救。
当代译本 - 主所爱的弟兄姊妹，我们应当常常为你们感谢上帝，因为上帝一开始就拣选了你们，使你们借着圣灵得以圣洁，并且相信真理，从而得救。
圣经新译本 - 主所爱的弟兄们，我们应该常常为你们感谢　神，因为他从起初就拣选了你们，藉着圣灵成圣的工作，和你们对真道的信心，使你们可以得救。
中文标准译本 - 蒙主所爱的弟兄们，我们应该为你们常常感谢神，因为神为了救恩的缘故，就藉着在圣灵里的分别为圣，以及真理的信仰，拣选了你们做为初熟的果子。
现代标点和合本 - 主所爱的弟兄们哪，我们本该常为你们感谢神，因为他从起初拣选了你们，叫你们因信真道，又被圣灵感动成为圣洁，能以得救。
和合本（拼音版） - 主所爱的弟兄们哪，我们本该常为你们感谢上帝，因为他从起初拣选了你们，叫你们因信真道，又被圣灵感动，成为圣洁，能以得救。
New International Version - 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.
New International Reader's Version - Brothers and sisters, we should always thank God for you. The Lord loves you. That’s because God chose you as the first to be saved. Salvation comes through the Holy Spirit’s work. He makes people holy. It also comes through believing the truth.
English Standard Version - But we ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the firstfruits to be saved, through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth.
New Living Translation - As for us, we can’t help but thank God for you, dear brothers and sisters loved by the Lord. We are always thankful that God chose you to be among the first to experience salvation—a salvation that came through the Spirit who makes you holy and through your belief in the truth.
The Message - Meanwhile, we’ve got our hands full continually thanking God for you, our good friends—so loved by God! God picked you out as his from the very start. Think of it: included in God’s original plan of salvation by the bond of faith in the living truth. This is the life of the Spirit he invited you to through the Message we delivered, in which you get in on the glory of our Master, Jesus Christ.
Christian Standard Bible - But we ought to thank God always for you, brothers and sisters loved by the Lord, because from the beginning God has chosen you for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and through belief in the truth.
New American Standard Bible - But we should always give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and faith in the truth.
New King James Version - But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God from the beginning chose you for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth,
American Standard Version - But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, for that God chose you from the beginning unto salvation in sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:
King James Version - But 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:
New English Translation - But we ought to thank God always for you, brothers and sisters loved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and faith in the truth.
World English Bible - But we are bound to always give thanks to God for you, brothers loved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning for salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief in the truth,
新標點和合本 - 主所愛的弟兄們哪，我們本該常為你們感謝神；因為他從起初揀選了你們，叫你們因信真道，又被聖靈感動，成為聖潔，能以得救。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 主所愛的弟兄們哪，我們本該常為你們感謝上帝，因為他揀選你們為初熟的果子，使你們因信真道，又蒙聖靈感化成聖，得到拯救。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 主所愛的弟兄們哪，我們本該常為你們感謝　神，因為他揀選你們為初熟的果子，使你們因信真道，又蒙聖靈感化成聖，得到拯救。
當代譯本 - 主所愛的弟兄姊妹，我們應當常常為你們感謝上帝，因為上帝一開始就揀選了你們，使你們藉著聖靈得以聖潔，並且相信真理，從而得救。
聖經新譯本 - 主所愛的弟兄們，我們應該常常為你們感謝　神，因為他從起初就揀選了你們，藉著聖靈成聖的工作，和你們對真道的信心，使你們可以得救。
呂振中譯本 - 但是我們、蒙主所愛的弟兄啊，我們應該時常為你們感謝上帝，因為上帝從起初就用靈之聖化以及你們信真理的心、選擇了你們來得救。
中文標準譯本 - 蒙主所愛的弟兄們，我們應該為你們常常感謝神，因為神為了救恩的緣故，就藉著在聖靈裡的分別為聖，以及真理的信仰，揀選了你們做為初熟的果子。
現代標點和合本 - 主所愛的弟兄們哪，我們本該常為你們感謝神，因為他從起初揀選了你們，叫你們因信真道，又被聖靈感動成為聖潔，能以得救。
文理和合譯本 - 主所愛之兄弟、我當為爾恆謝上帝、以其自始選爾得救、聖之以神、真理是信也、
文理委辦譯本 - 兄弟乃主之所愛、我儕當為爾恆謝上帝、自昔上帝簡爾、蒙神成聖、信諸真理、是以得救、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 主所愛之兄弟、我儕當為爾恆謝天主、因天主自始選爾、得聖神以成聖、及信真道而得救、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 兄弟則為主之所愛、吾儕尚可不為爾等恆謝洪恩乎？蓋天主自始予爾等以簡拔、俾爾等受聖神之感化、篤信真理、以蒙救恩。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Nosotros, en cambio, siempre debemos dar gracias a Dios por ustedes, hermanos amados por el Señor, porque desde el principio Dios los escogió para ser salvos, mediante la obra santificadora del Espíritu y la fe que tienen en la verdad.
현대인의 성경 - 그러나 주님의 사랑을 받는 형제 여러분, 우리는 여러분을 생각할 때마다 하나님께 감사하지 않을 수 없습니다. 하나님께서는 처음부터 여러분을 선택하여 성령으로 거룩하게 하시고 진리를 믿어 구원을 받게 하셨습니다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Нам следует всегда благодарить Бога за вас, братья, любимые Господом, потому что Он еще от начала избрал вас ко спасению через освящение Духом и через вашу веру в истину.
Восточный перевод - Нам следует всегда благодарить Всевышнего за вас, братья, любимые Повелителем, потому что Он ещё от начала избрал вас ко спасению через освящение Духом и через вашу веру в истину.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Нам следует всегда благодарить Аллаха за вас, братья, любимые Повелителем, потому что Он ещё от начала избрал вас ко спасению через освящение Духом и через вашу веру в истину.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Нам следует всегда благодарить Всевышнего за вас, братья, любимые Повелителем, потому что Он ещё от начала избрал вас ко спасению через освящение Духом и через вашу веру в истину.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Mais nous, nous devons sans cesse remercier Dieu à votre sujet, frères et sœurs, vous que le Seigneur aime. En effet, Dieu vous a choisis pour que vous soyez les premiers à être sauvés par l’action de l’Esprit qui vous a purifiés et par le moyen de votre foi en la vérité.
リビングバイブル - しかし、主に愛されている皆さん。あなたがたのことを考えると、神に感謝せずにはいられません。なぜなら、神は初めから、あなたがたを救おうとしてお選びになり、聖霊の働きと、真理に対するあなたがたの信仰によって、きよめてくださったからです。
Nestle Aland 28 - Ἡμεῖς δὲ ὀφείλομεν εὐχαριστεῖν τῷ θεῷ πάντοτε περὶ ὑμῶν, ἀδελφοὶ ἠγαπημένοι ὑπὸ κυρίου, ὅτι εἵλατο ὑμᾶς ὁ θεὸς ἀπαρχὴν εἰς σωτηρίαν ἐν ἁγιασμῷ πνεύματος καὶ πίστει ἀληθείας,
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - ἡμεῖς δὲ ὀφείλομεν εὐχαριστεῖν τῷ Θεῷ πάντοτε περὶ ὑμῶν, ἀδελφοὶ ἠγαπημένοι ὑπὸ Κυρίου, ὅτι εἵλατο ὑμᾶς ὁ Θεὸς, ἀπαρχὴν εἰς σωτηρίαν ἐν ἁγιασμῷ Πνεύματος καὶ πίστει ἀληθείας;
Nova Versão Internacional - Mas nós devemos sempre dar graças a Deus por vocês, irmãos amados pelo Senhor, porque desde o princípio Deus os escolheu para serem salvos mediante a obra santificadora do Espírito e a fé na verdade.
Hoffnung für alle - Für euch aber, vom Herrn geliebte Brüder und Schwestern, können wir Gott immer nur danken. Er hat euch von Anfang an dazu bestimmt, gerettet zu werden. Und das werdet ihr, weil sein Geist euch hilft, ein Leben nach Gottes Willen zu führen, und weil ihr an die Wahrheit glaubt.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Thưa anh chị em tín hữu thân yêu của Chúa, chúng tôi phải luôn luôn cảm tạ Đức Chúa Trời về anh chị em, vì Chúa đã chọn anh chị em từ đầu để hưởng ơn cứu rỗi, khi anh chị em tin nhận chân lý và được Chúa Thánh Linh thánh hóa.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - แต่เราควรขอบพระคุณพระเจ้าเพราะท่านเสมอพี่น้องทั้งหลายผู้เป็นที่รักขององค์พระผู้เป็นเจ้า เพราะพระเจ้าทรงเลือกท่าน มาตั้งแต่ต้นให้ได้รับความรอดโดยการทรงชำระให้บริสุทธิ์จากพระวิญญาณและโดยการเชื่อความจริง
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - พี่น้องทั้งหลายที่พระผู้เป็นเจ้ารัก พวกเราควรขอบคุณพระเจ้าเพราะท่านอยู่เสมอ เพราะพระเจ้าได้เลือกท่านไว้ตั้งแต่แรกเริ่มเพื่อความรอดพ้นโดยการชำระให้บริสุทธิ์ของพระวิญญาณ และการมีความเชื่อในความจริง

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Genesis 1:1 - In the beginning God ( Elohim) created [by forming from nothing] the heavens and the earth.
2 Thessalonians 2:16 - Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting comfort and encouragement and the good [well-founded] hope [of salvation] by His grace,
2 Samuel 12:25 - and He sent word through Nathan the prophet, and he named him Jedidiah (beloved of the Lord) for the sake of the Lord [who loved the child].
John 14:6 - Jesus said to him, “ I am the [only] Way [to God] and the [real] Truth and the [real] Life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.
Colossians 1:5 - because of the [confident] hope [of experiencing that] which is reserved and waiting for you in heaven. You previously heard of this hope in the message of truth, the gospel [regarding salvation]
Romans 6:17 - But thank God that though you were slaves of sin, you became obedient with all your heart to the standard of teaching in which you were instructed and to which you were committed.
Ezekiel 16:8 - “Then I passed by you [again] and looked on you; behold, you were maturing and at the time for love, and I spread My skirt over you and covered your nakedness. Yes, I swore [an oath] to you and entered into a covenant with you,” says the Lord God, “and you became Mine.”
Daniel 10:19 - He said, “O man, highly regarded and greatly beloved, do not be afraid. Peace be to you; take courage and be strong.” Now when he had spoken to me, I was strengthened and said, “Let my lord speak, for you have strengthened me.”
Hebrews 1:10 - And, “ You, Lord, laid the foundation of the earth in the beginning, And the heavens are the works of Your hands;
Jeremiah 31:3 - The Lord appeared to me ( Israel) from ages past, saying, “I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you and continued My faithfulness to you.
2 Timothy 2:15 - Study and do your best to present yourself to God approved, a workman [tested by trial] who has no reason to be ashamed, accurately handling and skillfully teaching the word of truth.
2 Timothy 3:15 - and how from childhood you have known the sacred writings (Hebrew Scriptures) which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus [surrendering your entire self to Him and having absolute confidence in His wisdom, power and goodness].
John 8:44 - You are of your father the devil, and it is your will to practice the desires [which are characteristic] of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks what is natural to him, for he is a liar and the father of lies and half-truths.
John 8:45 - But because I speak the truth, you do not believe Me [and continue in your unbelief].
John 8:46 - Which one of you [has proof and] convicts Me of sin? If I speak truth, why do you not believe Me?
James 1:18 - It was of His own will that He gave us birth [as His children] by the word of truth, so that we would be a kind of first fruits of His creatures [a prime example of what He created to be set apart to Himself—sanctified, made holy for His divine purposes].
Isaiah 46:10 - Declaring the end and the result from the beginning, And from ancient times the things which have not [yet] been done, Saying, ‘My purpose will be established, And I will do all that pleases Me and fulfills My purpose,’
Colossians 3:12 - So, as God’s own chosen people, who are holy [set apart, sanctified for His purpose] and well-beloved [by God Himself], put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience [which has the power to endure whatever injustice or unpleasantness comes, with good temper];
Romans 1:7 - [I am writing] to all who are beloved of God in Rome, called to be saints (God’s people) and set apart for a sanctified life, [that is, set apart for God and His purpose]: Grace to you and peace [inner calm and spiritual well-being] from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 1:8 - First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith [your trust and confidence in His power, wisdom, and goodness] is being proclaimed in all the world.
Romans 8:33 - Who will bring any charge against God’s elect (His chosen ones)? It is God who justifies us [declaring us blameless and putting us in a right relationship with Himself].
John 1:1 - In the beginning [before all time] was the Word ( Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself.
2 Thessalonians 2:10 - and by unlimited seduction to evil and with all the deception of wickedness for those who are perishing, because they did not welcome the love of the truth [of the gospel] so as to be saved [they were spiritually blind, and rejected the truth that would have saved them].
Acts 15:9 - and He made no distinction between us and them, cleansing their hearts by faith [in Jesus].
Daniel 9:23 - At the beginning of your supplications, the command [to give you an answer] was issued, and I have come to tell you, for you are highly regarded and greatly beloved. Therefore consider the message and begin to understand the [meaning of the] vision.
Luke 1:75 - In holiness [being set apart] and righteousness [being upright] before Him all our days.
Galatians 3:1 - O you foolish and thoughtless and superficial Galatians, who has bewitched you [that you would act like this], to whom—right before your very eyes—Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified [in the gospel message]?
Ephesians 2:8 - For it is by grace [God’s remarkable compassion and favor drawing you to Christ] that you have been saved [actually delivered from judgment and given eternal life] through faith. And this [salvation] is not of yourselves [not through your own effort], but it is the [undeserved, gracious] gift of God;
Proverbs 8:23 - From everlasting I was established and ordained, From the beginning, before the earth existed, [I, godly wisdom, existed].
2 Thessalonians 2:12 - in order that all may be judged and condemned who did not believe the truth [about their sin, and the need for salvation through Christ], but instead took pleasure in unrighteousness.
Daniel 10:11 - So he said to me, “O Daniel, you highly regarded and greatly beloved man, understand the words that I am about to say to you and stand upright, for I have now been sent to you.” And while he was saying this word to me, I stood up trembling.
1 Peter 1:2 - according to the foreknowledge of God the Father by the sanctifying work of the Spirit to be obedient to Jesus Christ and to be sprinkled with His blood: May grace and peace [that special sense of spiritual well-being] be yours in increasing abundance [as you walk closely with God].
1 Peter 1:3 - Blessed [gratefully praised and adored] be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant and boundless mercy has caused us to be born again [that is, to be reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, and set apart for His purpose] to an ever-living hope and confident assurance through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
1 Peter 1:4 - [born anew] into an inheritance which is imperishable [beyond the reach of change] and undefiled and unfading, reserved in heaven for you,
1 Peter 1:5 - who are being protected and shielded by the power of God through your faith for salvation that is ready to be revealed [for you] in the last time.
Deuteronomy 33:12 - Of Benjamin he said, “May the beloved of the Lord dwell in safety by Him; He shields and covers him all the day long, And he dwells between His shoulders.”
Romans 9:11 - and though the twins were not yet born and had not done anything either good or bad, so that God’s purpose [His choice, His election] would stand, not because of works [done by either child], but because of [the plan of] Him who calls them,
2 Thessalonians 1:3 - We ought always and indeed are morally obligated [as those in debt] to give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters, as is fitting, because your faith is growing ever greater, and the [unselfish] love of each one of you toward one another is continually increasing.
Acts 13:48 - When the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying [praising and giving thanks for] the word of the Lord; and all those who had been appointed (designated, ordained) to eternal life [by God] believed [in Jesus as the Christ and their Savior].
1 Thessalonians 5:9 - For God has not destined us to [incur His] wrath [that is, He did not select us to condemn us], but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,
Ephesians 1:4 - just as [in His love] He chose us in Christ [actually selected us for Himself as His own] before the foundation of the world, so that we would be holy [that is, consecrated, set apart for Him, purpose-driven] and blameless in His sight. In love
Ephesians 1:5 - He predestined and lovingly planned for us to be adopted to Himself as [His own] children through Jesus Christ, in accordance with the kind intention and good pleasure of His will—
1 Thessalonians 1:4 - Brothers and sisters beloved by God, we know that He has chosen you;
2 Timothy 1:9 - for He delivered us and saved us and called us with a holy calling [a calling that leads to a consecrated life—a life set apart—a life of purpose], not because of our works [or because of any personal merit—we could do nothing to earn this], but because of His own purpose and grace [His amazing, undeserved favor] which was granted to us in Christ Jesus before the world began [eternal ages ago],

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Amplified Bible - But we should and are [morally] obligated [as debtors] always to give thanks to God for you, believers beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation through the sanctifying work of the Spirit [that sets you apart for God’s purpose] and by your faith in the truth [of God’s word that leads you to spiritual maturity].
新标点和合本 - 主所爱的弟兄们哪，我们本该常为你们感谢　神；因为他从起初拣选了你们，叫你们因信真道，又被圣灵感动，成为圣洁，能以得救。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 主所爱的弟兄们哪，我们本该常为你们感谢上帝，因为他拣选你们为初熟的果子，使你们因信真道，又蒙圣灵感化成圣，得到拯救。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 主所爱的弟兄们哪，我们本该常为你们感谢　神，因为他拣选你们为初熟的果子，使你们因信真道，又蒙圣灵感化成圣，得到拯救。
当代译本 - 主所爱的弟兄姊妹，我们应当常常为你们感谢上帝，因为上帝一开始就拣选了你们，使你们借着圣灵得以圣洁，并且相信真理，从而得救。
圣经新译本 - 主所爱的弟兄们，我们应该常常为你们感谢　神，因为他从起初就拣选了你们，藉着圣灵成圣的工作，和你们对真道的信心，使你们可以得救。
中文标准译本 - 蒙主所爱的弟兄们，我们应该为你们常常感谢神，因为神为了救恩的缘故，就藉着在圣灵里的分别为圣，以及真理的信仰，拣选了你们做为初熟的果子。
现代标点和合本 - 主所爱的弟兄们哪，我们本该常为你们感谢神，因为他从起初拣选了你们，叫你们因信真道，又被圣灵感动成为圣洁，能以得救。
和合本（拼音版） - 主所爱的弟兄们哪，我们本该常为你们感谢上帝，因为他从起初拣选了你们，叫你们因信真道，又被圣灵感动，成为圣洁，能以得救。
New International Version - 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.
New International Reader's Version - Brothers and sisters, we should always thank God for you. The Lord loves you. That’s because God chose you as the first to be saved. Salvation comes through the Holy Spirit’s work. He makes people holy. It also comes through believing the truth.
English Standard Version - But we ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the firstfruits to be saved, through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth.
New Living Translation - As for us, we can’t help but thank God for you, dear brothers and sisters loved by the Lord. We are always thankful that God chose you to be among the first to experience salvation—a salvation that came through the Spirit who makes you holy and through your belief in the truth.
The Message - Meanwhile, we’ve got our hands full continually thanking God for you, our good friends—so loved by God! God picked you out as his from the very start. Think of it: included in God’s original plan of salvation by the bond of faith in the living truth. This is the life of the Spirit he invited you to through the Message we delivered, in which you get in on the glory of our Master, Jesus Christ.
Christian Standard Bible - But we ought to thank God always for you, brothers and sisters loved by the Lord, because from the beginning God has chosen you for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and through belief in the truth.
New American Standard Bible - But we should always give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and faith in the truth.
New King James Version - But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God from the beginning chose you for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth,
American Standard Version - But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, for that God chose you from the beginning unto salvation in sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:
King James Version - But 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:
New English Translation - But we ought to thank God always for you, brothers and sisters loved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and faith in the truth.
World English Bible - But we are bound to always give thanks to God for you, brothers loved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning for salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief in the truth,
新標點和合本 - 主所愛的弟兄們哪，我們本該常為你們感謝神；因為他從起初揀選了你們，叫你們因信真道，又被聖靈感動，成為聖潔，能以得救。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 主所愛的弟兄們哪，我們本該常為你們感謝上帝，因為他揀選你們為初熟的果子，使你們因信真道，又蒙聖靈感化成聖，得到拯救。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 主所愛的弟兄們哪，我們本該常為你們感謝　神，因為他揀選你們為初熟的果子，使你們因信真道，又蒙聖靈感化成聖，得到拯救。
當代譯本 - 主所愛的弟兄姊妹，我們應當常常為你們感謝上帝，因為上帝一開始就揀選了你們，使你們藉著聖靈得以聖潔，並且相信真理，從而得救。
聖經新譯本 - 主所愛的弟兄們，我們應該常常為你們感謝　神，因為他從起初就揀選了你們，藉著聖靈成聖的工作，和你們對真道的信心，使你們可以得救。
呂振中譯本 - 但是我們、蒙主所愛的弟兄啊，我們應該時常為你們感謝上帝，因為上帝從起初就用靈之聖化以及你們信真理的心、選擇了你們來得救。
中文標準譯本 - 蒙主所愛的弟兄們，我們應該為你們常常感謝神，因為神為了救恩的緣故，就藉著在聖靈裡的分別為聖，以及真理的信仰，揀選了你們做為初熟的果子。
現代標點和合本 - 主所愛的弟兄們哪，我們本該常為你們感謝神，因為他從起初揀選了你們，叫你們因信真道，又被聖靈感動成為聖潔，能以得救。
文理和合譯本 - 主所愛之兄弟、我當為爾恆謝上帝、以其自始選爾得救、聖之以神、真理是信也、
文理委辦譯本 - 兄弟乃主之所愛、我儕當為爾恆謝上帝、自昔上帝簡爾、蒙神成聖、信諸真理、是以得救、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 主所愛之兄弟、我儕當為爾恆謝天主、因天主自始選爾、得聖神以成聖、及信真道而得救、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 兄弟則為主之所愛、吾儕尚可不為爾等恆謝洪恩乎？蓋天主自始予爾等以簡拔、俾爾等受聖神之感化、篤信真理、以蒙救恩。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Nosotros, en cambio, siempre debemos dar gracias a Dios por ustedes, hermanos amados por el Señor, porque desde el principio Dios los escogió para ser salvos, mediante la obra santificadora del Espíritu y la fe que tienen en la verdad.
현대인의 성경 - 그러나 주님의 사랑을 받는 형제 여러분, 우리는 여러분을 생각할 때마다 하나님께 감사하지 않을 수 없습니다. 하나님께서는 처음부터 여러분을 선택하여 성령으로 거룩하게 하시고 진리를 믿어 구원을 받게 하셨습니다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Нам следует всегда благодарить Бога за вас, братья, любимые Господом, потому что Он еще от начала избрал вас ко спасению через освящение Духом и через вашу веру в истину.
Восточный перевод - Нам следует всегда благодарить Всевышнего за вас, братья, любимые Повелителем, потому что Он ещё от начала избрал вас ко спасению через освящение Духом и через вашу веру в истину.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Нам следует всегда благодарить Аллаха за вас, братья, любимые Повелителем, потому что Он ещё от начала избрал вас ко спасению через освящение Духом и через вашу веру в истину.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Нам следует всегда благодарить Всевышнего за вас, братья, любимые Повелителем, потому что Он ещё от начала избрал вас ко спасению через освящение Духом и через вашу веру в истину.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Mais nous, nous devons sans cesse remercier Dieu à votre sujet, frères et sœurs, vous que le Seigneur aime. En effet, Dieu vous a choisis pour que vous soyez les premiers à être sauvés par l’action de l’Esprit qui vous a purifiés et par le moyen de votre foi en la vérité.
リビングバイブル - しかし、主に愛されている皆さん。あなたがたのことを考えると、神に感謝せずにはいられません。なぜなら、神は初めから、あなたがたを救おうとしてお選びになり、聖霊の働きと、真理に対するあなたがたの信仰によって、きよめてくださったからです。
Nestle Aland 28 - Ἡμεῖς δὲ ὀφείλομεν εὐχαριστεῖν τῷ θεῷ πάντοτε περὶ ὑμῶν, ἀδελφοὶ ἠγαπημένοι ὑπὸ κυρίου, ὅτι εἵλατο ὑμᾶς ὁ θεὸς ἀπαρχὴν εἰς σωτηρίαν ἐν ἁγιασμῷ πνεύματος καὶ πίστει ἀληθείας,
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - ἡμεῖς δὲ ὀφείλομεν εὐχαριστεῖν τῷ Θεῷ πάντοτε περὶ ὑμῶν, ἀδελφοὶ ἠγαπημένοι ὑπὸ Κυρίου, ὅτι εἵλατο ὑμᾶς ὁ Θεὸς, ἀπαρχὴν εἰς σωτηρίαν ἐν ἁγιασμῷ Πνεύματος καὶ πίστει ἀληθείας;
Nova Versão Internacional - Mas nós devemos sempre dar graças a Deus por vocês, irmãos amados pelo Senhor, porque desde o princípio Deus os escolheu para serem salvos mediante a obra santificadora do Espírito e a fé na verdade.
Hoffnung für alle - Für euch aber, vom Herrn geliebte Brüder und Schwestern, können wir Gott immer nur danken. Er hat euch von Anfang an dazu bestimmt, gerettet zu werden. Und das werdet ihr, weil sein Geist euch hilft, ein Leben nach Gottes Willen zu führen, und weil ihr an die Wahrheit glaubt.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Thưa anh chị em tín hữu thân yêu của Chúa, chúng tôi phải luôn luôn cảm tạ Đức Chúa Trời về anh chị em, vì Chúa đã chọn anh chị em từ đầu để hưởng ơn cứu rỗi, khi anh chị em tin nhận chân lý và được Chúa Thánh Linh thánh hóa.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - แต่เราควรขอบพระคุณพระเจ้าเพราะท่านเสมอพี่น้องทั้งหลายผู้เป็นที่รักขององค์พระผู้เป็นเจ้า เพราะพระเจ้าทรงเลือกท่าน มาตั้งแต่ต้นให้ได้รับความรอดโดยการทรงชำระให้บริสุทธิ์จากพระวิญญาณและโดยการเชื่อความจริง
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - พี่น้องทั้งหลายที่พระผู้เป็นเจ้ารัก พวกเราควรขอบคุณพระเจ้าเพราะท่านอยู่เสมอ เพราะพระเจ้าได้เลือกท่านไว้ตั้งแต่แรกเริ่มเพื่อความรอดพ้นโดยการชำระให้บริสุทธิ์ของพระวิญญาณ และการมีความเชื่อในความจริง

Genesis 1:1 - In the beginning God ( Elohim) created [by forming from nothing] the heavens and the earth.
2 Thessalonians 2:16 - Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting comfort and encouragement and the good [well-founded] hope [of salvation] by His grace,
2 Samuel 12:25 - and He sent word through Nathan the prophet, and he named him Jedidiah (beloved of the Lord) for the sake of the Lord [who loved the child].
John 14:6 - Jesus said to him, “ I am the [only] Way [to God] and the [real] Truth and the [real] Life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.
Colossians 1:5 - because of the [confident] hope [of experiencing that] which is reserved and waiting for you in heaven. You previously heard of this hope in the message of truth, the gospel [regarding salvation]
Romans 6:17 - But thank God that though you were slaves of sin, you became obedient with all your heart to the standard of teaching in which you were instructed and to which you were committed.
Ezekiel 16:8 - “Then I passed by you [again] and looked on you; behold, you were maturing and at the time for love, and I spread My skirt over you and covered your nakedness. Yes, I swore [an oath] to you and entered into a covenant with you,” says the Lord God, “and you became Mine.”
Daniel 10:19 - He said, “O man, highly regarded and greatly beloved, do not be afraid. Peace be to you; take courage and be strong.” Now when he had spoken to me, I was strengthened and said, “Let my lord speak, for you have strengthened me.”
Hebrews 1:10 - And, “ You, Lord, laid the foundation of the earth in the beginning, And the heavens are the works of Your hands;
Jeremiah 31:3 - The Lord appeared to me ( Israel) from ages past, saying, “I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you and continued My faithfulness to you.
2 Timothy 2:15 - Study and do your best to present yourself to God approved, a workman [tested by trial] who has no reason to be ashamed, accurately handling and skillfully teaching the word of truth.
2 Timothy 3:15 - and how from childhood you have known the sacred writings (Hebrew Scriptures) which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus [surrendering your entire self to Him and having absolute confidence in His wisdom, power and goodness].
John 8:44 - You are of your father the devil, and it is your will to practice the desires [which are characteristic] of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks what is natural to him, for he is a liar and the father of lies and half-truths.
John 8:45 - But because I speak the truth, you do not believe Me [and continue in your unbelief].
John 8:46 - Which one of you [has proof and] convicts Me of sin? If I speak truth, why do you not believe Me?
James 1:18 - It was of His own will that He gave us birth [as His children] by the word of truth, so that we would be a kind of first fruits of His creatures [a prime example of what He created to be set apart to Himself—sanctified, made holy for His divine purposes].
Isaiah 46:10 - Declaring the end and the result from the beginning, And from ancient times the things which have not [yet] been done, Saying, ‘My purpose will be established, And I will do all that pleases Me and fulfills My purpose,’
Colossians 3:12 - So, as God’s own chosen people, who are holy [set apart, sanctified for His purpose] and well-beloved [by God Himself], put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience [which has the power to endure whatever injustice or unpleasantness comes, with good temper];
Romans 1:7 - [I am writing] to all who are beloved of God in Rome, called to be saints (God’s people) and set apart for a sanctified life, [that is, set apart for God and His purpose]: Grace to you and peace [inner calm and spiritual well-being] from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 1:8 - First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith [your trust and confidence in His power, wisdom, and goodness] is being proclaimed in all the world.
Romans 8:33 - Who will bring any charge against God’s elect (His chosen ones)? It is God who justifies us [declaring us blameless and putting us in a right relationship with Himself].
John 1:1 - In the beginning [before all time] was the Word ( Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself.
2 Thessalonians 2:10 - and by unlimited seduction to evil and with all the deception of wickedness for those who are perishing, because they did not welcome the love of the truth [of the gospel] so as to be saved [they were spiritually blind, and rejected the truth that would have saved them].
Acts 15:9 - and He made no distinction between us and them, cleansing their hearts by faith [in Jesus].
Daniel 9:23 - At the beginning of your supplications, the command [to give you an answer] was issued, and I have come to tell you, for you are highly regarded and greatly beloved. Therefore consider the message and begin to understand the [meaning of the] vision.
Luke 1:75 - In holiness [being set apart] and righteousness [being upright] before Him all our days.
Galatians 3:1 - O you foolish and thoughtless and superficial Galatians, who has bewitched you [that you would act like this], to whom—right before your very eyes—Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified [in the gospel message]?
Ephesians 2:8 - For it is by grace [God’s remarkable compassion and favor drawing you to Christ] that you have been saved [actually delivered from judgment and given eternal life] through faith. And this [salvation] is not of yourselves [not through your own effort], but it is the [undeserved, gracious] gift of God;
Proverbs 8:23 - From everlasting I was established and ordained, From the beginning, before the earth existed, [I, godly wisdom, existed].
2 Thessalonians 2:12 - in order that all may be judged and condemned who did not believe the truth [about their sin, and the need for salvation through Christ], but instead took pleasure in unrighteousness.
Daniel 10:11 - So he said to me, “O Daniel, you highly regarded and greatly beloved man, understand the words that I am about to say to you and stand upright, for I have now been sent to you.” And while he was saying this word to me, I stood up trembling.
1 Peter 1:2 - according to the foreknowledge of God the Father by the sanctifying work of the Spirit to be obedient to Jesus Christ and to be sprinkled with His blood: May grace and peace [that special sense of spiritual well-being] be yours in increasing abundance [as you walk closely with God].
1 Peter 1:3 - Blessed [gratefully praised and adored] be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant and boundless mercy has caused us to be born again [that is, to be reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, and set apart for His purpose] to an ever-living hope and confident assurance through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
1 Peter 1:4 - [born anew] into an inheritance which is imperishable [beyond the reach of change] and undefiled and unfading, reserved in heaven for you,
1 Peter 1:5 - who are being protected and shielded by the power of God through your faith for salvation that is ready to be revealed [for you] in the last time.
Deuteronomy 33:12 - Of Benjamin he said, “May the beloved of the Lord dwell in safety by Him; He shields and covers him all the day long, And he dwells between His shoulders.”
Romans 9:11 - and though the twins were not yet born and had not done anything either good or bad, so that God’s purpose [His choice, His election] would stand, not because of works [done by either child], but because of [the plan of] Him who calls them,
2 Thessalonians 1:3 - We ought always and indeed are morally obligated [as those in debt] to give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters, as is fitting, because your faith is growing ever greater, and the [unselfish] love of each one of you toward one another is continually increasing.
Acts 13:48 - When the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying [praising and giving thanks for] the word of the Lord; and all those who had been appointed (designated, ordained) to eternal life [by God] believed [in Jesus as the Christ and their Savior].
1 Thessalonians 5:9 - For God has not destined us to [incur His] wrath [that is, He did not select us to condemn us], but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,
Ephesians 1:4 - just as [in His love] He chose us in Christ [actually selected us for Himself as His own] before the foundation of the world, so that we would be holy [that is, consecrated, set apart for Him, purpose-driven] and blameless in His sight. In love
Ephesians 1:5 - He predestined and lovingly planned for us to be adopted to Himself as [His own] children through Jesus Christ, in accordance with the kind intention and good pleasure of His will—
1 Thessalonians 1:4 - Brothers and sisters beloved by God, we know that He has chosen you;
2 Timothy 1:9 - for He delivered us and saved us and called us with a holy calling [a calling that leads to a consecrated life—a life set apart—a life of purpose], not because of our works [or because of any personal merit—we could do nothing to earn this], but because of His own purpose and grace [His amazing, undeserved favor] which was granted to us in Christ Jesus before the world began [eternal ages ago],