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2 Thessalonians, 1

1. Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:

1. From Paul, Sylvanus and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians which is in God our Father and in Christ Jesus, the Lord.

2. Grace unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

2. May grace and peace be yours from God the Father and Christ Jesus, the Lord.

3. We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth;

3. Brothers and sisters, we should give thanks to God at all times for you. It is fitting to do so, for your faith is growing and your love for one another increasing.

4. So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that ye endure:

4. We take pride in you among the churches of God because of your endurance and your faith in the midst of persecution and sufferings.

5. [Which is] a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer:

5. In this the just judgment of God may be seen; for you must show yourselves worthy of the kingdom of God for which you are now suffering.

6. Seeing [it is] a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you;

6. Indeed, it is just that God repays with affliction those who persecute you,

7. And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels,

7. but to you who suffer, he will grant rest with us when the Lord Jesus will be shown in his Glory, coming from heaven and surrounded by his court of angels.

8. In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:

8. Then with flaming fire will be punished those who do not recognize God and do not obey the Gospel of Jesus, our Lord.

9. Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;

9. They will be sent to eternal damnation far away from the face of the Lord and his mighty glory.

10. When he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired in all them that believe (because our testimony among you was believed) in that day.

10. On that day the Lord will be glorified in the midst of his saints, and reveal his wonders through those who believe in him, that is through you who have received our testimony.

11. Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of [this] calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of [his] goodness, and the work of faith with power:

11. This is why we constantly pray for you; may our God make you worthy of his calling. May he, by his power, fulfill your good purposes and your work prompted by faith.

12. That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

12. In that way, the name of Jesus our Lord will be glorified through you, and you through him, according to the loving plan of God and of Christ Jesus the Lord.



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Footnotes:

1:3-4 - Paul thanks God for the Thessalonians' faith and perseverance amid persecution. Suffering is seen as an opportunity to grow spiritually and strengthen faith (see also Romans 5:3-5 and James 1:2-4).

1:5-6 - Suffering and persecution serve as evidence of God's righteous judgment, which rewards those who are faithful to Him. Tribulation also prepares the faithful for eternal glory (see also 1 Peter 1:6-7 and Matthew 5:10-12).

1:7-10 - Jesus' coming is described as a judgment event, bringing retribution for those who do not know God and for those who do not obey the gospel. The promise of rest for Christians is central to this passage (see also Revelation 6:10-11 and 2 Thessalonians 2:8).

1:11-12 - Paul prays that the Thessalonians will be worthy of God's calling and will be strengthened in their faith. God's power will sustain them and enable them to live in a way that glorifies the name of Jesus (see also Philippians 1:11 and Colossians 1:11-12).

Verses related to 2 Thessalonians, 1:

2 Thessalonians chapter 1 begins Paul's second letter to the church in Thessalonica. How does the apostle encourage believers in the midst of persecution? This comforting text praises the Thessalonians' growth in faith and love despite their trials. Paul assures God's just retribution and Christ's glorious return. The chapter addresses topics such as perseverance in faith, divine justice and the final glorification of believers. Ponder with us five Bible passages that correlate with the comforting themes of this introductory chapter.

Romans 8:17: "If we are children, then we are heirs; heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if we indeed share in his sufferings, so that we also share in his glory." - This verse relates to 2 Thessalonians 1:5, reinforcing the idea that the suffering of believers prepares them for the kingdom of God.

Revelation 20:12: "I also saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened, the book of life. The dead were judged according to what they had done, according to what was recorded in the books." - This passage echoes 2 Thessalonians 1:6-7, describing the final judgment when God will reward each person according to their works.

Matthew 25:31: "When the Son of Man comes in his glory, with all the angels, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory." - This verse aligns with 2 Thessalonians 1:7, describing the glorious coming of Jesus with his angels.

1 Peter 1:7: "Thus, your faith, which is worth much more than gold that perishes, even if refined by fire, is proven to be genuine and will result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed." - This passage relates to 2 Thessalonians 1:4-5, emphasizing the value of trials in the Christian life.

Isaiah 66:15: "See! The Lord comes with fire, and his chariots are like a whirlwind; with fury he will bring his wrath and his rebuke with flames of fire." - This Old Testament verse prefigures the description in 2 Thessalonians 1:7-8 of the Lord's coming for judgment.

FAQ:

Why did Paul commend the Thessalonians in his second letter?

Paul commended the Thessalonians for their growing faith and mutual love, even amid persecution and affliction. He recognized their perseverance as proof of their worthiness for the Kingdom of God. (2 Thessalonians 1:3-5)

What does Paul teach about God's righteousness in this chapter?

Paul teaches that God will repay affliction to those who persecute believers and give relief to the faithful. On Judgment Day, Christ will come with power to punish those who reject the gospel. (2 Thessalonians 1:6-9)

What will the coming of Jesus be like according to 2 Thessalonians 1?

Jesus' coming will be with consuming fire, accompanied by powerful angels, bringing judgment on the wicked and glory to the saints who have believed. (2 Thessalonians 1:7-10)

What is Paul's desire for believers at the end of the chapter?

Paul prays that God will make believers worthy of His calling by empowering them to do good works and glorify the name of Jesus. (2 Thessalonians 1:11-12)

What do we learn about God's character from this chapter?

We learn that God is just, rewards each person according to their works, protects the faithful, and will execute judgment against those who reject His truth. (2 Thessalonians 1:6-10)


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