2 Thessalonians 2:15 NASB “So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by letter from us.” The verse above are often used by Catholics as a proof text or scriptural support for their use of traditions. what are your thoughts regarding this? does […]

In his commentary on 2 Thessalonians, W. Marxsen claims that since 2:15 εἴτε δι’ ἐπιστολὴς ἡμῶν lacks an article (as in εἴτε δι’ τῆς ἐπιστολὴς ἡμῶν) it does not refer back to a specific letter (e.g., to 1 Thessalonians) but is meant in a general sense to refer to any ole letter that he may […]