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2 Thessalonians 2:14
14It was to this end that He called you through our gospel [the good news of Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection], so that you may obtain and share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Thessalonians 2:14 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
- New International Version (NIV)He called you to this through our gospel, that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
- English Standard Version (ESV)To this he called you through our gospel, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
- New King James Version (NKJV)to which He called you by our gospel, for the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Context of 2 Thessalonians 2:14
12in order that all may be judged and condemned who did not believe the truth [about their sin, and the need for salvation through Christ], but instead took pleasure in unrighteousness. 13But we should and are [morally] obligated [as debtors] always to give thanks to God for you, believers beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation through the sanctifying work of the Spirit [that sets you apart for God’s purpose] and by your faith in the truth [of God’s word that leads you to spiritual maturity]. It was to this end that He called you through our gospel [the good news of Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection], so that you may obtain and share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 15So 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. 16Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting comfort and encouragement and the good [well-founded] hope [of salvation] by His grace,
Read all of 2 Thessalonians 22 Thessalonians 2:14 word by word
εἰς ὃ καὶ ἐκάλεσεν ὑμᾶς διὰ τοῦ εὐαγγελίου ἡμῶν εἰς περιποίησιν δόξης τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ.¶Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- ·ὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
- Whereuntoεἰςeis · towardG1519
- he calledκαλέωkaleō · to call: callG2564
- youσύsu · youG4771
- byδιάdia · through/because ofG1223
- ourἐγώegō · I/weG1473
- gospelὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- gospelεὐαγγέλιονeuaggelion · gospelG2098
- the obtainingπεριποίησιςperipoiēsis · acquiringG4047
- of the gloryδόξαdoxa · gloryG1391
- Lordκύριοςkurios · lord: GodG2962
- JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424
- ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547
Cross-references for 2 Thessalonians 2:14
- Romans 8:28And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:12to live lives [of honor, moral courage, and personal integrity] worthy of the God who [saves you and] calls you into His own kingdom and glory.
- 1 Peter 5:10After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace [who imparts His blessing and favor], who called you to His own eternal glory in Christ, will Himself complete, confirm, strengthen, and establish you [making you what you ought to be].
- Romans 2:16on that day when, as my gospel proclaims, God will judge the secrets [all the hidden thoughts and concealed sins] of men through Christ Jesus.
- Romans 16:25Now to Him who is able to establish and strengthen you [in the faith] according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery [of the plan of salvation] which has been kept secret for long ages past,
- 1 Thessalonians 1:5for our good news [regarding salvation] came to you not only in word, but also in [its inherent] power and in the Holy Spirit and with great conviction [on our part]. You know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your benefit.
- Psalms 16:11You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forevermore.
- Matthew 25:21His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful and trustworthy over a little, I will put you in charge of many things; share in the joy of your master.’
- John 14:2In My Father’s house are many dwelling places. If it were not so, I would have told you, because I am going there to prepare a place for you.
- John 17:22I have given to them the glory and honor which You have given Me, that they may be one, just as We are one;
- Romans 8:17And if [we are His] children, [then we are His] heirs also: heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ [sharing His spiritual blessing and inheritance], if indeed we share in His suffering so that we may also share in His glory.
- Ephesians 1:18And [I pray] that the eyes of your heart [the very center and core of your being] may be enlightened [flooded with light by the Holy Spirit], so that you will know and cherish the hope [the divine guarantee, the confident expectation] to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints (God’s people),
- 2 Timothy 2:12If we endure, we will also reign with Him; If we deny Him, He will also deny us;
- 1 Peter 1:4[born anew] into an inheritance which is imperishable [beyond the reach of change] and undefiled and unfading, reserved in heaven for you,
- Revelation 3:21He who overcomes [the world through believing that Jesus is the Son of God], I will grant to him [the privilege] to sit beside Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down beside My Father on His throne.
- Revelation 21:23And the city has no need of the sun nor of the moon to give light to it, for the glory (splendor, radiance) of God has illumined it, and the Lamb is its lamp and light.
Commentaries on 2 Thessalonians 2:14
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 14Whereunto he called you by our gospel - He made the gospel as preached by us the means of calling you to salvation. That is, God has chosen you to salvation from eternity, and has made the gospel as preached by us the means of carrying that eternal purpose into effect. To the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ - That you may partake of the same glory as the Saviour in heaven; see the notes on John 17:22, John 17:24.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 13-15Verses 13-15 When we hear of the apostacy of many, it is a great comfort and joy, that there is a remnant according to the election of grace, which does and shall persevere; especially we should rejoice, if we have reason to hope that we are of that number. The preservation of the saints, is because God loved them with an everlasting love, from the beginning of the world. The end and the means must not be separated. Faith and holiness must be joined…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 14He called you: God calls his chosen ones to himself through the preaching of the good news about Jesus (1:11; 1 Thessalonians 2:12; 4:7; 5:24). Those who suffer because of the Christian faith will ultimately share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 5:2; 8:17–18; Colossians 1:27; 1 Thessalonians 2:12).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1414. you--The oldest manuscripts read, "us." by our gospel--"through" the Gospel which we preach. to ... glory--In 2Th 2:13 it was "salvation," that is, deliverance from all evil, of body and soul (1Th 5:9); here it is positive good, even "glory," and that "the glory of our Lord Jesus" Himself, which believers are privileged to share with Him (Joh 17:22, 24; Ro 8:17, 29; 2Ti 2:10).Read the comment
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Commentaries on 2 Thessalonians 2
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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