“May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and the endurance of Christ.” (2 Thessalonians 3:5, NAB)

“…stand firm and hold fast to the traditions that you were taught….” (2 Thessalonians 2:15a, NAB)

“To this end, we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and powerfully bring to fulfillment every good purpose and every effort of faith, that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, in accord with the grace of our God…

“We pray for you always that God may make you worthy of his call….” (2 Thessalonians 1:11a, LH)