2 Thessalonians 1:12

Authorized King James Version

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.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ὅπως
G3704
That
what(-ever) how, i.e., in the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual)
#2
ἐνδοξασθῇ
G1740
may be glorified
to glorify
#3
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
ὄνομα
G3686
the name
a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
#5
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
κυρίου
G2962
Lord
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
#7
ἡμῶν
G2257
of our
of (or from) us
#8
Ἰησοῦ
G2424
Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#9
Χριστοῦ
G5547
Christ
anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus
#10
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#11
ὑμῖν
G5213
you
to (with or by) you
#12
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#13
ὑμεῖς
G5210
ye
you (as subjective of verb)
#14
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#15
αὐτῷ
G846
him
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
#16
κατὰ
G2596
according to
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
#17
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#18
χάριν
G5485
the grace
graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart
#19
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#20
θεοῦ
G2316
God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
#21
ἡμῶν
G2257
of our
of (or from) us
#22
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#23
κυρίου
G2962
Lord
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
#24
Ἰησοῦ
G2424
Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#25
Χριστοῦ
G5547
Christ
anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Thessalonians. The concept of grace 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 the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, 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 grace in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection