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2 Thessalonians 2:14
14whereto he has called you by our glad tidings, to [the] obtaining of [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
12that all might be judged who have not believed the truth, but have found pleasure in unrighteousness. 13But we ought to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved of [the] Lord, that God has chosen you from [the] beginning to salvation in sanctification of [the] Spirit and belief of [the] truth: whereto he has called you by our glad tidings, to [the] obtaining of [the] glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 15So then, brethren, stand firm, and hold fast the instructions which ye have been taught, whether by word or by our letter. 16But our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and our God and Father, who has loved us, and given [us] eternal consolation and good hope by 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
Cross-references for 2 Thessalonians 2:14
- Romans 8:28But we do know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to purpose.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:12that ye should walk worthy of God, who calls you to his own kingdom and glory.
- 1 Peter 5:10But the God of all grace who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, when ye have suffered for a little while, himself shall make perfect, stablish, strengthen, ground:
- Romans 2:16in [the] day when God shall judge the secrets of men, according to my glad tidings, by Jesus Christ.
- Romans 16:25Now to him that is able to establish you, according to my glad tidings and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to [the] revelation of [the] mystery, as to which silence has been kept in [the] times of the ages,
- 1 Thessalonians 1:5For our glad tidings were not with you in word only, but also in power, and in [the] Holy Spirit, and in much assurance; even as ye know what we were among you for your sakes:
- Psalms 16:11Thou wilt make known to me the path of life: thy countenance is fulness of joy; at thy right hand are pleasures for evermore.
- Matthew 25:21His lord said to him, Well, good and faithful bondman, thou wast faithful over a few things, I will set thee over many things: enter into the joy of thy lord.
- John 14:2In my Father's house there are many abodes; were it not so, I had told you: for I go to prepare you a place;
- John 17:22And the glory which thou hast given me I have given them, that they may be one, as we are one;
- Romans 8:17And if children, heirs also: heirs of God, and Christ's joint heirs; if indeed we suffer with [him], that we may also be glorified with [him].
- Ephesians 1:18being enlightened in the eyes of your heart, so that ye should know what is the hope of his calling, [and] what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
- 2 Timothy 2:12if we endure, we shall also reign together; if we deny, he also will deny us;
- 1 Peter 1:4to an incorruptible and undefiled and unfading inheritance, reserved in [the] heavens for you,
- Revelation 3:21He that overcomes, to him will I give to sit with me in my throne; as I also have overcome, and have sat down with my Father in his throne.
- Revelation 21:23And the city has no need of the sun nor of the moon, that they should shine for it; for the glory of God has enlightened it, and the lamp thereof [is] the Lamb.
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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