2 Thessalonians 2:15
King James Version
7 Jun 2026
“Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.”
λόγος
In Greek thought, the logos was the rational principle holding the universe together. John opens his Gospel with this word — not as a concept, but as a person. In the beginning was the Word. Before anything existed, the Word already was.
οὖν
then,
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οὖν
Therefore, then, accordingly. Therefore since we have been justified through faith we have peace with God. The therefore of Scripture always builds on something God has already done.
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διδάσκω
you were taught
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διδάσκω
To teach, to instruct. Didasko. Go and make disciples teaching them. The Great Commission is not just evangelism. It is ongoing teaching and formation.
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παράδοσις
traditions
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παράδοσις
A tradition, what is handed down. Paul passed on what he received. The Gospel is not invented by each generation. It is received and passed on.
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κρατέω
do hold fast
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κρατέω
To hold fast, to keep a grip on. Hold fast to what is good. In a world of shifting values grip tightly to what God says is true and right.
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στήκω
do stand firm
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στήκω
to be stationary, i.e. (figuratively) to persevere
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ἐπιστολή
letter
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ἐπιστολή
a written message
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