2 Thessalonians 1:12
What does 2 Thessalonians 1:12 mean?
A plain-English look at 2 Thessalonians 1:12 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What 2 Thessalonians 1:12 means
The goal of Paul’s prayer is that the name of our Lord Jesus be glorified in the Thessalonians, and they in Him, in accordance with the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ. The “name” represents Jesus’ person and reputation; God intends to display His Son’s worth through a faithful people. At the same time, believers share in His honor—they are “glorified in Him”—because they are united to Him by grace. This closing note gathers the chapter’s themes: God’s grace initiates and sustains; Jesus is Lord; suffering now will yield glory then; and every bit of growth and perseverance aims at Christ’s exaltation.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and ye in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.
KJV
King James Version · 1611That 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.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and ye in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949So that glory may be given to the name of our Lord Jesus through you, and you may have glory in him, by the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862that the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in him, according to the grace of our God and Lord Jesus Christ.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752That the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and of the Lord Jesus Christ.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890so that the name of our Lord Jesus [Christ] may be glorified in you and ye in him, according to the grace of ourGod, and of [the] Lord Jesus Christ.
Context
This concluding verse completes Paul’s opening section. It ties his ongoing prayer (verse 11) to the ultimate purpose of all Christian endurance and obedience: the glorification of Jesus through His people, by grace. With this doxological aim clear, the letter will move in chapter 2 to correct misunderstandings about the timing and nature of the Day of the Lord. For now, the Thessalonians are anchored in comfort under persecution and certainty of God’s righteous judgment and coming rest.
v.11To which end we also pray always for you, that our God may count you worthy of your calling, and fulfil every desire of goodness and every work of faith, with power;
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Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Corinthians 1:4
I thank my God always concerning you, for the grace of God which was given you in Christ Jesus;
- John 17:10
and all things that are mine are thine, and thine are mine: and I am glorified in them.
- 2 Thessalonians 1:10
when he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be marvelled at in all them that believed (because our testimony unto you was believed) in that day.
- Philippians 2:9
Wherefore also God highly exalted him, and gave unto him the name which is above every name;
- 2 Corinthians 13:4
for he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth through the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but we shall live with him through the power of God toward you.
- Philippians 3:9
and be found in him, not having a righteousness of mine own, even that which is of the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith:
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