2 Thessalonians 2:14

Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Word-by-Word Analysis

εἰς

G1519

Whereunto

to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases

ὃ

G3739

the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that

ἐκάλεσεν

G2564

he called

to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)

ὑμᾶς

G5209

you

you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)

διὰ

G1223

through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)

τοῦ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

εὐαγγελίου

G2098

gospel

a good message, i.e., the gospel

ἡμῶν

G2257

of our

of (or from) us

εἰς

G1519

Whereunto

to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases

#10

περιποίησιν

G4047

the obtaining

acquisition (the act or the thing); by extension, preservation

#11

δόξης

G1391

of the glory

glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)

#12

τοῦ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#13

κυρίου

G2962

Lord

supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)

#14

ἡμῶν

G2257

of our

of (or from) us

#15

Ἰησοῦ

G2424

Jesus

jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites

#16

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 glory 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 glory in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on glory address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?