“Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which yee haue beene taught, whether by word or our Epistle.”
1611 King James Version (KJV)
Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.
- King James Version
So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught, whether by word {of mouth} or by letter from us.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
So then, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye were taught, whether by word, or by epistle of ours.
- American Standard Version (1901)
So then, brothers, be strong in purpose, and keep the teaching which has been given to you by word or by letter from us.
- Basic English Bible
So then, brethren, stand firm, and hold fast the instructions which ye have been taught, whether by word or by our letter.
- Darby Bible
Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.
- Webster's Bible
So then, brethren, stand your ground, and hold fast to the teachings which you have received from us, whether by word of mouth or by letter.
- Weymouth Bible
So then, brothers, stand firm, and hold the traditions which you were taught by us, whether by word, or by letter.
- World English Bible
And oure Lord Jhesu Crist him silf, and God oure fadir, which louyde vs, and yaf euerlastinge coumfort and good hope in grace, stire youre hertis,
- Wycliffe Bible
so, then, brethren, stand ye fast, and hold the deliverances that ye were taught, whether through word, whether through our letter;
- Youngs Literal Bible
Wesley's Notes for 2 Thessalonians 2:15
2:15 Hold - Without adding to, or diminishing from, the traditions which ye have been taught - The truths which I have delivered to you. Whether by word or by our epistle - He preached before he wrote. And he had written concerning this in his former epistle.
People's Bible Notes for 2 Thessalonians 2:15
2Th 2:15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast. In view of your calling. Hold the traditions. Instructions.