2 Thessalonians 2 · Verse 14

2 Thessalonians 2:14

Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Thessalonians 2:14, King James Version

2 Thessalonians 2:14 in other translations

BSBTo this He called you through our gospel, so that you may share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
WEBto which he called you through our Good News, for the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
ASVwhereunto he called you through our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
YLTto which He did call you through our good news, to the acquiring of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ;
DARBYwhereto he has called you by our glad tidings, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
BBEAnd in this purpose he gave you a part through the good news of which we were the preachers, even that you might have part in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
WebsterTo which he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

What does 2 Thessalonians 2:14 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
14. you--The oldest manuscripts read, "us." by our gospel--"through" the Gospel which we preach. to ... glory--In 2Th 2:13 it was "salvation," that is, deliverance from all evil, of body and soul (1Th 5:9); here it is positive good, even "glory," and that "the glory of our Lord Jesus" Himself, which believers are privileged to share with Him (Joh 17:22, 24; Ro 8:17, 29; 2Ti 2:10).

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Barnes' Notes
Verse 14. Wereunto he called you by our gospel. He made the gospel, as preached by us, the means of calling you to salvation. That is, God has chosen you to salvation from eternity, and has made the gospel as preached by us the means of carrying that eternal purpose into effect.

To the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. That you may partake of the same glory as the Saviour in heaven. Jn 17:22,24.

(c) "he called" 1Pet 5:10 (d) "glory of our Lord" Jn 17:22

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on 2 Thessalonians 2:13-15

When we hear of the apostacy of many, it is a great comfort and joy, that there is a remnant according to the election of grace, which does and shall persevere; especially we should rejoice, if we have reason to hope that we are of that number. The preservation of the saints, is because God loved them with an everlasting love, from the beginning of the world. The end and the means must not be separated. Faith and…

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2 Thessalonians 2:14 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

εἰςeistoG1519
ὃhothisG3739
ἐκάλεσενekalesenHe calledG2564
ὑμᾶςhumasyouG4771
διὰdiathroughG1223
τοῦtoutheG3588
εὐαγγελίουeuangeliougospelG2098
ἡμῶνhēmōnof usG3165
εἰςeistoG1519
περιποίησινperipoiēsin[the] obtainingG4047
δόξηςdoxēsof [the] gloryG1391
τοῦtouof theG3588
κυρίουkuriouLordG2962
ἡμῶνhēmōnof usG3165
ἸησοῦIēsouJesusG2424
Χριστοῦ.¶ChristouChrist.G5547

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for 2 Thessalonians 2:14

  • 1 Thessalonians 2:12

    That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.

  • 1 Peter 5:10

    But 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 1:5

    For 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 8:17

    And 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.

  • 1 Peter 1:4-5

    To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

  • Romans 8:28-30

    And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.

  • Romans 2:16

    In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.

  • Matthew 25:21

    His 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.

  • Psalms 16:11

    Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

  • Ephesians 1:18

    The 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,

  • Revelation 3:21

    To 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.

  • John 17:24

    Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
he called.
Ro 8:28-30; 1Th 2:12; 1Pe 5:10
our gospel.
Ro 2:16; 16:25; 1Th 1:5
to.
Ps 16:11; Mt 25:21; Joh 14:2,3; 17:22,24; Ro 8:17; Eph 1:18
1Th 2:12; 2Ti 2:12; 1Pe 1:4,5; 5:10; Re 3:21; 21:23; 22:3-5

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Context

  • 2 Thessalonians 2:13

    But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:

  • 2 Thessalonians 2:14

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

  • 2 Thessalonians 2:15

    Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.

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2 Thessalonians 2:14 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909
A lo cual os llamó por nuestro evangelio, para alcanzar la gloria de nuestro Señor Jesucristo.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885
à quoi il vous a appelés par notre évangile, pour que vous obteniez la gloire de notre seigneur Jésus Christ.
German
Elberfelder 1871
wozu er euch berufen hat durch unser Evangelium, zur Erlangung der Herrlichkeit unseres Herrn Jesus Christus.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate
in qua et vocavit vos per Evangelium nostrum in acquisitionem gloriæ Domini nostri Jesu Christi.