2 Thessalonians 1:4

1:4 As a result we ourselves boast about you in the churches of God for your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and afflictions you are enduring.

2 Thessalonians 2:15

2:15 Therefore, brothers and sisters, ¹  stand firm and hold on to the traditions that we taught you, whether by speech or by letter. ² 

[2:15]  ¹ tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:3.

[2:15]  ² tn Grk “that you were taught whether by word or by letter of ours.”