2 Thessalonians 2:14
New International Version
He called you to this through our gospel, that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

New Living Translation
He called you to salvation when we told you the Good News; now you can share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

English Standard Version
To this he called you through our gospel, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Berean Standard Bible
To this He called you through our gospel, so that you may share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Berean Literal Bible
to this also He called you through our gospel to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

King James Bible
Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

New King James Version
to which He called you by our gospel, for the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

New American Standard Bible
It was for this He called you through our gospel, that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

NASB 1995
It was for this He called you through our gospel, that you may gain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

NASB 1977
And it was for this He called you through our gospel, that you may gain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Legacy Standard Bible
It was for this He called you through our gospel, that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Amplified Bible
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.

Christian Standard Bible
He called you to this through our gospel, so that you might obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He called you to this through our gospel, so that you might obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

American Standard Version
whereunto he called you through our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Contemporary English Version
God used our preaching as his way of inviting you to share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

English Revised Version
whereunto he called you through our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
With this in mind he called you by the Good News which we told you so that you would obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Good News Translation
God called you to this through the Good News we preached to you; he called you to possess your share of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

International Standard Version
With this purpose in mind, he called you through our proclamation of the gospel so that you would obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah.

Majority Standard Bible
To this He called you through our gospel, so that you may share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

NET Bible
He called you to this salvation through our gospel, so that you may possess the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

New Heart English Bible
to which he called you through our Good News, for the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Webster's Bible Translation
To which he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Weymouth New Testament
To this blessing God has called you by our Good News, so that you may have a share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

World English Bible
to which he called you through our Good News, for the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
to which He called you through our good news, to the acquiring of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ;

Berean Literal Bible
to this also He called you through our gospel to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Young's Literal Translation
to which He did call you through our good news, to the acquiring of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ;

Smith's Literal Translation
To which he called you by our good news, to the acquisition of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Whereunto also he hath called you by our gospel, unto the purchasing of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Catholic Public Domain Version
He has also called you into truth through our Gospel, unto the acquisition of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

New American Bible
To this end he has [also] called you through our gospel to possess the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

New Revised Standard Version
For this purpose he called you through our proclamation of the good news, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And it is to these things that God called you by our preaching, to be the glory of our LORD Jesus Christ.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
For he has called you to these things by our evangelism, that you would be glory to our Lord Yeshua The Messiah.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
"to which he called you by our gospel, in order that you might obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Godbey New Testament
unto which He also called you through our gospel, unto the possession of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Haweis New Testament
whereunto also he called you by our gospel, in order to your acquisition of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Mace New Testament
to this he has called you, to a life of glory with our Lord Jesus Christ.

Weymouth New Testament
To this blessing God has called you by our Good News, so that you may have a share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Worrell New Testament
unto which He called you through our Gospel, to an obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Worsley New Testament
to which He hath called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Stand Firm
13But we should always thank God for you, brothers who are loved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning to be saved by the sanctification of the Spirit and by faith in the truth. 14To this He called you through our gospel, so that you may share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 15Therefore, brothers, stand firm and cling to the traditions we taught you, whether by speech or by letter.…

Cross References
Romans 8:28-30
And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. / For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers. / And those He predestined, He also called; those He called, He also justified; those He justified, He also glorified.

1 Peter 5:10
And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.

1 Thessalonians 2:12
encouraging you, comforting you, and urging you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.

2 Timothy 1:9
He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began.

Ephesians 1:18
I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints,

1 Corinthians 1:9
God, who has called you into fellowship with His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.

Philippians 3:14
I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus.

Colossians 1:27
To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

1 Peter 1:15
But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do,

2 Peter 1:3
His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.

John 17:22
I have given them the glory You gave Me, so that they may be one as We are one—

Romans 9:23-24
What if He did this to make the riches of His glory known to the vessels of His mercy, whom He prepared in advance for glory— / including us, whom He has called not only from the Jews, but also from the Gentiles?

Ephesians 4:4
There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called;

Hebrews 3:1
Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, set your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.

1 John 3:1
Behold what manner of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God. And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know Him.


Treasury of Scripture

Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

he called.

Romans 8:28-30
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose…

1 Thessalonians 2:12
That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.

1 Peter 5:10
But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.

our gospel.

Romans 2:16
In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.

Romans 16:25
Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,

1 Thessalonians 1:5
For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.

to.

Psalm 16:11
Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

Matthew 25:21
His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

John 14:2,3
In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you…

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2 Thessalonians 2
1. Paul urges them to continue stedfast in the truth received;
3. shows that there shall be a departure from the faith,
9. and a discovery of Antichrist, before the day of the Lord comes;
15. repeats his exhortation to stand firm, and prays for them.














To this He called you
This phrase emphasizes the divine initiative in the process of salvation. The calling is not based on human merit but on God's sovereign will. This aligns with passages like Romans 8:30, which speaks of those whom God predestined, He also called. The calling is a personal invitation to enter into a relationship with God, reflecting the biblical theme of God as the initiator of salvation.

through our gospel
The "gospel" refers to the good news of Jesus Christ's death, burial, and resurrection, as outlined in 1 Corinthians 15:1-4. The use of "our gospel" indicates the message preached by Paul and his companions, which is consistent with the apostolic teaching. This highlights the importance of the apostolic witness and the transmission of the gospel message through the early church. The gospel is the means by which God calls individuals to salvation, as seen in Romans 10:14-15.

so that you may share
This phrase points to the purpose of the calling, which is to participate in something greater. The concept of sharing or partaking is common in the New Testament, as seen in 1 Peter 4:13, where believers are encouraged to rejoice as they share in Christ's sufferings. It implies a communal aspect of the Christian faith, where believers are united in their experience and destiny.

in the glory
"Glory" in the biblical sense often refers to the divine presence and majesty of God. In this context, it suggests the future state of believers who will be transformed and glorified, as described in Philippians 3:21. This glory is not only a future hope but also a present reality in the sense that believers reflect God's glory in their lives (2 Corinthians 3:18).

of our Lord Jesus Christ
This phrase identifies the source and focus of the glory. Jesus Christ is central to the Christian faith, and His lordship is a key theme throughout the New Testament. The title "Lord" signifies His authority and divinity, while "Jesus Christ" emphasizes His role as the Messiah. The glory believers are called to share is intrinsically linked to the person and work of Jesus, as seen in passages like John 17:22, where Jesus speaks of giving His glory to His followers.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Paul the Apostle
The author of the letter, who is writing to the church in Thessalonica to encourage and instruct them in their faith.

2. Thessalonica
A city in Macedonia where the church to whom Paul is writing is located. It was a significant city in the Roman Empire.

3. The Thessalonian Church
The recipients of the letter, who were facing persecution and confusion about the return of Christ.

4. The Gospel
The good news of Jesus Christ, which Paul preached and through which the Thessalonians were called.

5. The Glory of Our Lord Jesus Christ
The ultimate hope and destiny for believers, to share in the eternal glory of Christ.
Teaching Points
Understanding Our Calling
Recognize that our calling is initiated by God through the gospel. It is not based on our merit but on His grace and purpose.

The Role of the Gospel
The gospel is the means by which we are called. It is essential to understand and embrace the gospel message as the foundation of our faith.

Sharing in Christ's Glory
Our ultimate hope is to share in the glory of Jesus Christ. This future promise should motivate us to live faithfully and expectantly.

Living with Eternal Perspective
In light of our calling and future glory, we should live with an eternal perspective, prioritizing spiritual growth and godly living.

Encouragement in Persecution
Just as the Thessalonians faced persecution, we can find encouragement in knowing that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.(14) Whereunto.--From the neuter gender of the relative in the Greek we see that the antecedent in St. Paul's mind is not exactly "belief of truth," nor exactly "sanctification of spirit," nor yet exactly "salvation," but the general state of life which is compounded of these three notions--"to which thing He called you." The election or choice takes place in eternity (2Thessalonians 2:13); the call at that point of time when the men first hear the gospel. (See Romans 8:30.)

By our gospel--i.e., of course, "by our bringing you the happy message"--the historical delivery of the message is dwelt on rather than its contents.

To the obtaining of the glory of our Lord.--Almost all the ancient commentators render it, "for obtaining of glory to our Lord;" and St. Chrysostom says, beautifully:" No small thing this either, if Christ esteems our salvation His glory. It is, indeed, a glory to the lover of men that the number of those who are being saved should be large." But this version is not so easy grammatically as our own, nor does it suit so well with the context. St. Paul is encouraging his readers with the same thought of their destiny which he has put forward in 2Thessalonians 1:11-12--the identity of the joy of the Redeemer and the redeemed (Matthew 25:23). It is well to be observed that God did not call them straight "to the glory of our Lord," but "to the obtaining" of the same. This "obtaining" does not mean an otiose receiving of glory in the last day, but a laborious course of "earning" or "purchasing" it during this life. The word is the same as that used in 1Thessalonians 5:9, where see Note. . . .

Verse 14. - Whereunto; to which. The reference being to the whole clause, being "chosen to salvation in sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth." He called you. Whom God elects from eternity, he calls in time. By our gospel; the gospel preached by us. To the obtaining (or, acquisition) of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Different meaning's have been attached to these words; some render them "for the purpose of an acquisition of glory to Jesus Christ;" others, "for a glorious possession of Jesus Christ;" and others, "to be possessors or sharers in the glory of Jesus Christ." The last meaning is the correct one. Believers are constituted "heirs of God and joint heirs with Jesus Christ."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
To
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

this
(ho)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that.

He called
ἐκάλεσεν (ekalesen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2564: (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'.

you
ὑμᾶς (hymas)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

through
διὰ (dia)
Preposition
Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.

our
ἡμῶν (hēmōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

gospel,
εὐαγγελίου (euangeliou)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 2098: From the same as euaggelizo; a good message, i.e. The gospel.

so that
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

you may share in
περιποίησιν (peripoiēsin)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4047: Acquiring, obtaining, possessing, possession, ownership. From peripoieomai; acquisition; by extension, preservation.

[the] glory
δόξης (doxēs)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 1391: From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.

of our
ἡμῶν (hēmōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

Lord
Κυρίου (Kyriou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.

Jesus
Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

Christ.
Χριστοῦ (Christou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.


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