4 For we know, jbrothers1 loved by God, kthat he has chosen you,
12 we exhorted each one of you and encouraged you and gcharged hyou to walk in a manner worthy of God, iwho calls you into his own kingdom and glory.
7 For rGod has not called us for simpurity, but in holiness.
9 For God has not destined us for jwrath, but kto obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,