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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.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses the Thessalonian believers to explain that their ongoing persecution demonstrates God’s righteous judgment and qualifies them for the kingdom they endure for.
The words — ἔνδειγμα (endeigma) functions as a plain token or clear evidence, while δικαίας κρίσεως (dikaias kriseōs) literally renders righteous judgment.
The thread — The link between suffering and divine purpose runs through Philippians 1:28 and Acts 14:22, while the concept of being counted worthy of divine inheritance parallels Luke 20:35, though 2 Thessalonians 1:5 explicitly names the kingdom of God rather than the age to come.
Why it lands — The text states that present affliction serves as proof of God’s just verdict and the believers’ eligibility for the kingdom of God, requiring steadfast endurance instead of retreat.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer:
Cross-references
- Philippians 1:28 without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a clear sign of their destruction but of your salvation, and it is from God.
- Acts 14:22 strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said.
- Luke 20:35 But those who are considered worthy to share in the age to come and in the resurrection from the dead will neither marry nor be given in marriage.
- Revelation 19:2 For His judgments are true and just. He has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality. He has avenged the blood of His servants that was poured out by her hand.”
- Psalms 99:4 The mighty King loves justice. You have established equity; You have exercised justice and righteousness in Jacob.
- Jeremiah 9:24 But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD.
- Luke 21:36 So keep watch at all times, and pray that you may have the strength to escape all that is about to happen and to stand before the Son of Man.”
- Romans 2:5 But because of your hard and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed.
- Romans 8:17 And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him.
- Colossians 1:12 giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light.