Bible Strands
1 Thessalonians 2:20
You are indeed our glory and our joy.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses the Thessalonian believers as the direct result of his missionary labor. He speaks this declaration while anticipating their future standing before Christ at His return.
The words — The Greek ὑμεῖς (humeis) stresses "you yourselves," and δόξα (doxa) translates to "glory." The text explicitly identifies the community as the apostles' glory and joy.
The thread — The declaration aligns with the "crown of boasting" in 1 Thessalonians 2:19 and the mutual boasting motif in 2 Corinthians 1:14. It also parallels the familial honor language of Proverbs 17:6 and the glory concept in 1 Corinthians 11:7.
Why it lands — The verse states that spiritual fruit belongs to God's work rather than human achievement. It requires the reader to measure ministry success by community faithfulness instead of personal prestige.
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The Greek words
King James Version
For ye are our glory and joy.
Cross-references
- 2 Corinthians 1:14 as you have already understood us in part, that you may boast of us just as we will boast of you in the day of our Lord Jesus.
- 1 Corinthians 11:7 A man ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God; but the woman is the glory of man.
- Proverbs 17:6 Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of a son is his father.