Well Paul actually said teachings!
Well, that's what
you say because it fits your bias. Others disagree with you:
ESV
So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the
traditions that you were taught by us, either by our spoken word or by our letter.
Berean Study Bible
Therefore, brothers, stand firm and cling to the
traditions we taught you, whether by speech or by letter.
Berean Literal Bible
So then, brothers, stand firm and hold fast to the
traditions that you were taught, whether by word, or by letter from us.
King James Bible
Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the
traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.
New King James Version
Therefore, brethren, stand fast and hold the
traditions which you were taught, whether by word or our epistle.
New American Standard Bible
So then, brothers
and sisters, stand firm and hold on to the
traditions which you were taught, whether by word
of mouth or by letter from us.
NASB 1995
So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the
traditions which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by letter from us.
NASB 1977
So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the
traditions which you were taught, whether by word
of mouth or by letter from us.
Amplified Bible
So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold [tightly] to the
traditions which you were taught, whether by word
of mouth or by letter from us.
RSCV
So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the
traditions which you were taught by us, either by word of mouth or by letter.
Christian Standard Bible
So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold to the
traditions you were taught, whether by what we said or what we wrote.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Therefore, brothers, stand firm and hold to the
traditions you were taught, either by our message or by our letter.
American Standard Version
So then, brethren, stand fast, and hold the
traditions which ye were taught, whether by word, or by epistle of ours.
Keeping it real...Mary