2 Thessalonians 2:14
For unto these it was, that God called you by our preaching; that ye might be the glory to our Lord Jesus the Messiah.
James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta
In The King James Version
Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
In Context
Cross References
John 14:2There are many mansions in the house of my Father: and if not, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you.
John 17:24Father, I desire that those whom thou hast given me, may also be with me where I am; that they may see that glory of mine which thou hast given me, as thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.
Romans 8:17And if sons, then heirs; heirs of God, and participators of the inheritance of Jesus Messiah: so that, if we suffer with him, we shall also be glorified with him.
Romans 16:25Now unto God, who is able to establish you,- (according to my gospel, which is proclaimed concerning Jesus Messiah; and according to the revelation of the mystery, which was hidden from the times that are past,
1 Thessalonians 1:5For our preaching among you, was not in words only; but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and in genuine persuasion. Ye also know, how we were among you for your sakes.
Matthew Henry on 2 Thessalonians 2:14-16
Apostasy Foretold. ( a. d. 52.) 13 But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth: 14 Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle. Here observe, I. The consolation the Thessalonians might… Read the whole commentary →