2 Thessalonians 1:10
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.
Original Language Analysis
ὅταν
When
G3752
ὅταν
When
Strong's:
G3752
Word #:
1 of 24
whenever (implying hypothesis or more or less uncertainty); also causatively (conjunctionally) inasmuch as
ἔλθῃ
he shall come
G2064
ἔλθῃ
he shall come
Strong's:
G2064
Word #:
2 of 24
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
τοῖς
G3588
τοῖς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
5 of 24
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἁγίοις
saints
G40
ἁγίοις
saints
Strong's:
G40
Word #:
6 of 24
sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
αὐτοῦ
G846
αὐτοῦ
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
7 of 24
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
8 of 24
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τοῖς
G3588
τοῖς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
12 of 24
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἐπιστεύθη
them that believe
G4100
ἐπιστεύθη
them that believe
Strong's:
G4100
Word #:
13 of 24
to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e., credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to ch
ὅτι
(because
G3754
ὅτι
(because
Strong's:
G3754
Word #:
14 of 24
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
ἐπιστεύθη
them that believe
G4100
ἐπιστεύθη
them that believe
Strong's:
G4100
Word #:
15 of 24
to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e., credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to ch
τὸ
G3588
τὸ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
16 of 24
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
μαρτύριον
testimony
G3142
μαρτύριον
testimony
Strong's:
G3142
Word #:
17 of 24
something evidential, i.e., (genitive case) evidence given or (specially), the decalogue (in the sacred tabernacle)
ἐφ'
among
G1909
ἐφ'
among
Strong's:
G1909
Word #:
19 of 24
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
τῇ
G3588
τῇ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
22 of 24
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Cross References
1 Corinthians 3:13Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is.John 17:10And all mine are thine, and thine are mine; and I am glorified in them.2 Timothy 4:8Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.Ephesians 1:18The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,Isaiah 49:3And said unto me, Thou art my servant, O Israel, in whom I will be glorified.Psalms 89:7God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all them that are about him.1 Corinthians 1:6Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you:Numbers 23:23Surely there is no enchantment against Jacob, neither is there any divination against Israel: according to this time it shall be said of Jacob and of Israel, What hath God wrought!1 Peter 2:9But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
Historical Context
Roman triumphs displayed conquered peoples as trophies, glorifying the emperor. Paul inverts this: Christ's triumph displays redeemed saints as His glory. The conqueror is glorified through those He liberated, not humiliated. Believers become living monuments to Christ's victory over sin and death.
Questions for Reflection
- How will your life specifically glorify Christ on that day?
- What does it mean for Christ to be 'admired' through believers rather than independent of them?
- How should the certainty of glorification with Christ affect your current trials?
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Analysis & Commentary
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—Christ comes both to judge (vv. 8-9) and to be glorified in (endoxasthēnai en, ἐνδοξασθῆναι ἐν) His saints. They become His glory, reflecting His character perfectly. To be admired (thaumasthēnai, θαυμασθῆναι, 'to be marveled at') shows Christ receiving worship through transformed believers.
In all them that believe includes the Thessalonians—because our testimony among you was believed (parenthetical insertion). Their present suffering guarantees future participation in Christ's glory. In that day refers to 'the day of the Lord' (2:2), the second coming. Believers won't merely attend Christ's coronation—they'll be His crown.