2 Thessalonians 1:11-12
What is written? (ESV)
To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power, so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.
What does it say?
We are always praying for you, that God might work through you in order that you are found worthy of your calling and fulfill every work of faith as you are resolved to do good. And that the name of Jesus our Lord might be glorified in you and you in Him, according to the grace of God and the Lord Jesus Christ.
What is its immediate context?
Paul’s second letter to the church in Thessalonica, encouraging them regarding their present “persecution and afflictions” (vs 2).
How 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12 is applied across Bible answers
How are works defined in the Bible?
Paul instructs saved Christians in Thessalonica to be "worthy of his calling" by resolving to do good, what Paul calls "work of faith".
