2 Thessalonians 1

Greeting

1 Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians in GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: References Jesus: 2 Corinthians 1:19

2 GraceGrace: χάρις (Charis). The Greek charis (χάρις) denotes unmerited divine favor—God's kindness toward the undeserving. Salvation is 'by grace through faith' (Ephesians 2:8), not human merit. unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. References Jesus: 1 Corinthians 1:8. Grace: Romans 1:7, 1 Corinthians 1:3

Thanksgiving and Prayer

3 We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faithFaith: πίστις (Pistis). The Greek pistis (πίστις) denotes faith, belief, or trust—confidence in God's character and promises. It's both intellectual assent and relational trust, central to justification (Romans 5:1). groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth; References God: 1 Thessalonians 3:9, 4:1. Faith: Romans 1:8. Love: 2 Thessalonians 2:13, Philippians 1:9, 1 Peter 1:22. Parallel theme: Proverbs 4:18, John 15:2, 2 Peter 3:18 +4

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: References God: 1 Corinthians 7:17, 1 Thessalonians 2:14, Hebrews 10:36. Faith: 1 Thessalonians 1:3, Revelation 14:12. Parallel theme: 2 Corinthians 7:14, 1 Thessalonians 2:19 +2

God's Righteous Judgment

5 Which is a manifest token of the righteous judgmentJudgment: κρίσις (Krisis). The Greek krisis (κρίσις) denotes judgment—evaluation and sentence. All will stand before God's judgment seat (Romans 14:10), and Christ has been appointed Judge of the living and dead (Acts 10:42). of God, that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer: References God: 2 Thessalonians 1:11, Philippians 1:28. Kingdom: Acts 14:22, 2 Timothy 2:12. Righteousness: Psalms 99:4, Revelation 19:2. Parallel theme: Luke 20:35 +2

6 Seeing it is a righteousRighteous: δίκαιος (Dikaios). The Greek dikaios (δίκαιος) means righteous or just—conforming to God's standard. Christ's righteousness is imputed to believers through faith (Romans 4:5), making them legally righteous before God. thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you; References God: Revelation 18:20. Righteousness: Revelation 19:2. Parallel theme: Exodus 23:22, Isaiah 49:26, Zechariah 2:8, Colossians 3:25, Revelation 6:10, 11:18, 15:4 +4

7 And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heavenHeaven: οὐρανός (Ouranos). The Greek ouranos (οὐρανός) denotes heaven—God's throne and the believer's eternal home. Jesus taught His disciples to pray 'Our Father which art in heaven' (Matthew 6:9) and promised to prepare a place there (John 14:2). with his mighty angels, References Jesus: Titus 2:13, Revelation 22:16. References Lord: Revelation 14:13. Parallel theme: Isaiah 57:2, Matthew 16:27, 25:31, Luke 17:30, Romans 8:17, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Revelation 21:4 +5

8 In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our LordLord: Κύριος (Kurios). The Greek Kurios (Κύριος) means 'lord' or 'master,' used both for human masters and divinely for God the Father and Jesus Christ. Its application to Jesus affirms His deity, as it translates YHWH in the Septuagint. Jesus Christ: References God: Galatians 4:8, 1 Peter 4:17, 2 Peter 3:7. Kingdom: Psalms 79:6, Hebrews 10:27. References Lord: Hebrews 2:3, 10:30. Parallel theme: Matthew 25:41, Romans 6:16, Revelation 20:10 +5

9 Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the gloryGlory: δόξα (Doxa). The Greek doxa (δόξα) means glory, splendor, or magnificence—the radiant manifestation of God's perfection. Christ revealed the Father's glory: 'we beheld his glory' (John 1:14). of his power; References Lord: 2 Thessalonians 2:8. Eternal Life: Matthew 25:41, 25:46. Glory: Isaiah 2:10, 2:19, 2:21, Philippians 3:19. Parallel theme: 2 Peter 3:7, Revelation 20:14, 21:8 +5

10 When he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired in all them that believeBelieve: πιστεύω (Pisteuo). The Greek pisteuo (πιστεύω) means to believe or trust—active reliance upon Christ. 'For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish' (John 3:16). (because our testimony among you was believed) in that day. Glory: Isaiah 49:3, John 17:10, Ephesians 1:18. Holy: Psalms 89:7, 1 Peter 2:9. Witness: 1 Corinthians 1:6. Parallel theme: Numbers 23:23, 1 Corinthians 3:13, 2 Timothy 4:8 +4

11 Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power: Faith: 1 Thessalonians 1:3, Hebrews 12:2. References God: 2 Thessalonians 1:5. Good: Psalms 51:18, Luke 12:32, Ephesians 1:5, Philippians 2:13. Parallel theme: 2 Thessalonians 2:14, Psalms 138:8, Romans 8:30 +5

12 That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in him, according to the graceGrace: χάρις (Charis). The Greek charis (χάρις) denotes unmerited divine favor—God's kindness toward the undeserving. Salvation is 'by grace through faith' (Ephesians 2:8), not human merit. of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ. References God: 2 Corinthians 13:4. Grace: 1 Corinthians 1:4, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Revelation 1:4. References Lord: Isaiah 45:17. Glory: 2 Thessalonians 1:10, Isaiah 66:5, John 17:10, 1 Peter 4:14. Parallel theme: Psalms 72:17 +5