2 Thessalonians 1:11

To this end, we always pray for you, that our God will count you worthy of His calling, and that He will powerfully fulfill your every good desire and work of faith,

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — Paul writes to the Thessalonian believers, framing his ongoing prayer within their eschatological hope (vv. 5–12). The moment is the apostle's standing intercession, not a one-time petition.

The words — πᾶντοτε (pantōte), "always," sets the prayer as continuous rather than a single act. It pairs with ἵνα (hina), "that," which opens the purpose clause tying human prayer to divine action.

The thread — The "work of faith" phrase echoes 1 Thessalonians 1:3; the persistent-prayer motif matches Colossians 1:9; and the idea that God empowers the believer's will and action is Philippians 2:13.

Why it lands — The verse assigns worthiness and fulfillment to God's action, not the believer's effort. It asks the reader to stop auditing their own spiritual output and recognize that the completion of their faith-work is God's task.

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The Greek words

King James Version

Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power:

Cross-references

Philippians 2:13 For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.
Colossians 1:9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,
1 Thessalonians 1:3 and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Thessalonians 3:9 How can we adequately thank God for you in return for our great joy over you in His presence?
2 Thessalonians 1:5 All this is clear evidence of God’s righteous judgment. And so you will be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are suffering.
2 Thessalonians 2:14 To this He called you through our gospel, so that you may share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Titus 3:4 But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared,
Philippians 1:9 And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,
Hebrews 12:2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Luke 12:32 Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.