2 Thessalonians 2:14
Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Original Language Analysis
εἰς
Whereunto
G1519
εἰς
Whereunto
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
1 of 16
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
ὃ
G3739
ὃ
Strong's:
G3739
Word #:
2 of 16
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
ἐκάλεσεν
he called
G2564
ἐκάλεσεν
he called
Strong's:
G2564
Word #:
3 of 16
to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
διὰ
by
G1223
διὰ
by
Strong's:
G1223
Word #:
5 of 16
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
τοῦ
G3588
τοῦ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
6 of 16
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
εἰς
Whereunto
G1519
εἰς
Whereunto
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
9 of 16
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
περιποίησιν
the obtaining
G4047
περιποίησιν
the obtaining
Strong's:
G4047
Word #:
10 of 16
acquisition (the act or the thing); by extension, preservation
δόξης
of the glory
G1391
δόξης
of the glory
Strong's:
G1391
Word #:
11 of 16
glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
τοῦ
G3588
τοῦ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
12 of 16
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
κυρίου
Lord
G2962
κυρίου
Lord
Strong's:
G2962
Word #:
13 of 16
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
Cross References
1 Thessalonians 2:12That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.1 Peter 5:10But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.1 Thessalonians 1:5For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.Romans 8:17And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.Revelation 3:21To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.Psalms 16:11Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.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,Romans 2:16In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.Romans 16:25Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,Matthew 25:21His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
Historical Context
The gospel Paul preached wasn't motivational speaking but divine summons. When proclaimed, God's Spirit effectually calls the elect, granting repentance and faith. This 'irresistible grace' doesn't violate will but transforms it, making the unwilling willing to believe.
Questions for Reflection
- How does recognizing the gospel as God's call change how you preach or share it?
- What does it mean to 'obtain the glory of Christ'—how will you share His splendor?
- How should the certainty of glorification affect your endurance of present suffering?
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Analysis & Commentary
Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ—Whereunto connects election (v. 13) to calling. God called you (ekalesen, ἐκάλεσεν, summoned/invited) by our gospel (dia tou euangeliou hēmōn, διὰ τοῦ εὐαγγελίου ἡμῶν)—through apostolic preaching. Election becomes effective through gospel proclamation.
The purpose: obtaining of the glory (peripoiēsin doxēs, περιποίησιν δόξης, acquisition/possession of glory) of our Lord Jesus Christ. Believers will share Christ's glory (Rom. 8:17, Col. 3:4). Election → calling → faith → sanctification → glorification: the golden chain of salvation (Rom. 8:29-30). Every link is grace.