2 Thessalonians 1:11

Authorized King James Version

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:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
εἰς
G1519
Wherefore
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#2
ὃ
G3739
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#3
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#4
προσευχόμεθα
G4336
we pray
to pray to god, i.e., supplicate, worship
#5
πάντοτε
G3842
always
every when, i.e., at all times
#6
περὶ
G4012
for
properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive cas
#7
ὑμῶν
G5216
you
of (from or concerning) you
#8
ἵνα
G2443
that
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
#9
ὑμᾶς
G5209
you
you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)
#10
ἀξιώσῃ
G515
worthy
to deem entitled or fit
#11
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
κλήσεως
G2821
of this calling
an invitation (figuratively)
#13
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
θεὸς
G2316
God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
#15
ἡμῶν
G2257
our
of (or from) us
#16
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#17
πληρώσῃ
G4137
fulfil
to make replete, i.e., (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse, influence), satisfy, execute
#18
πᾶσαν
G3956
all
all, any, every, the whole
#19
εὐδοκίαν
G2107
the good pleasure
satisfaction, i.e., (subjectively) delight, or (objectively) kindness, wish, purpose
#20
ἀγαθωσύνης
G19
of his goodness
goodness, i.e., virtue or beneficence
#21
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#22
ἔργον
G2041
the work
toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act
#23
πίστεως
G4102
of faith
persuasion, i.e., credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of god or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon christ
#24
ἐν
G1722
with
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#25
δυνάμει
G1411
power
force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Thessalonians. The concept of faith reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes pistis in Greek, encompassing both belief and faithfulness, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of 2 Thessalonians Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes faith in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection