484. Therefore, brethren, stand fast and hold the traditions which you were taught,

whether by word or our letter. (2 Thess 2:15) 1 Cor 15:3, Eph 3:2-4, Acts 9:22, Acts 17:2-3, Acts 18:4-5

Paul told the Thessalonian believers to keep what Paul taught in words and letters. (2 Thess 2:15, 1 Cor 15:3, Eph 3:2-4)

2 Thess 2:15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.

1 Cor 15:3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;

Eph 3:2 If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward: 3 How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words, 4 Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)

Paul testified to the people that Jesus was the Christ prophesied in the Old Testament, and he also taught this to the saints by word and letter. (Acts 9:22, Acts 17:2-3, Acts 18:4-5)

Acts 9:22 But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ.

Acts 17:2 And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures, 3 Opening and alleging, that Christ must needs have suffered, and risen again from the dead; and that this Jesus, whom I preach unto you, is Christ.

Acts 18:4 And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and the Greeks. 5 And when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus was Christ.