2 Thessalonians 1:10

on the day He comes to be glorified in His saints and regarded with wonder by all who have believed, including you who have believed our testimony.

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — Paul addresses the Thessalonian believers to contrast the coming judgment on the ungodly with Christ’s future appearance among His people. The declaration functions as the positive counterpart to the preceding warning of eternal separation and the following prayer for spiritual endurance.

The words — ἐνδοξασθῆναι (endoxasthēnai) means “to be glorified,” and ἁγίοις (hagiois) translates literally as “saints” or “holy ones.” The text states that Christ will come to be glorified specifically within this group and will be regarded with wonder by all who have believed the preached testimony.

The thread — The motif of divine glorification appears in John 17:10, where mutual possession reveals glory. The revelation of works on a coming Day is echoed in 1 Corinthians 3:13, and the hope of calling is noted in Ephesians 1:18.

Why it lands — The verse requires the reader to verify that their faith aligns with the apostolic testimony, since only those who believe will witness Christ’s glorification. It demands a sober reckoning of one’s standing before the future appearance described in the immediate context.

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The Greek words

King James Version

When he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired in all them that believe (because our testimony among you was believed) in that day.

Cross-references

John 17:10 All I have is Yours, and all You have is Mine; and in them I have been glorified.
1 Corinthians 3:13 his workmanship will be evident, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will prove the quality of each man’s work.
Ephesians 1:18 I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints,
2 Timothy 4:8 From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.
Isaiah 49:3 He said to Me, “You are My Servant, Israel, in whom I will display My glory.”
Numbers 23:23 For there is no spell against Jacob and no divination against Israel. It will now be said of Jacob and Israel, ‘What great things God has done!’
1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
Psalms 89:7 In the council of the holy ones, God is greatly feared, and awesome above all who surround Him.
1 Corinthians 1:6 because our testimony about Christ was confirmed in you.
2 Thessalonians 2:13 But we should always thank God for you, brothers who are loved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning to be saved by the sanctification of the Spirit and by faith in the truth.