2 Thessalonians 1:5

Authorized King James Version

Which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἔνδειγμα
G1730
Which is a manifest token
an indication (concretely)
#2
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#3
δικαίας
G1342
of the righteous
equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively)
#4
κρίσεως
G2920
judgment
decision (subjectively or objectively, for or against); by extension, a tribunal; by implication, justice (especially, divine law)
#5
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
θεοῦ
G2316
of God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
#7
εἰς
G1519
that
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#8
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#9
καταξιωθῆναι
G2661
may be counted worthy
to deem entirely deserving
#10
ὑμᾶς
G5209
ye
you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)
#11
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
βασιλείας
G932
of the kingdom
properly, royalty, i.e., (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
#13
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
θεοῦ
G2316
of God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
#15
ὑπὲρ
G5228
for
"over", i.e., (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case super
#16
ἧς
G3739
which
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#17
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#18
πάσχετε
G3958
suffer
to experience a sensation or impression (usually painful)

Analysis

This verse develops the kingdom of God theme central to 2 Thessalonians. The concept of kingdom reflects the development of kingdom of God 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 careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, 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 kingdom of God 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 kingdom in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection