Bible Strands
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.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses the Thessalonian believers, noting that God has already chosen them for salvation through the Spirit and faith (2 Thessalonians 2:13). He places this declaration directly before commanding them to maintain the apostolic teachings delivered orally and in writing (2 Thessalonians 2:15).
The words — The phrase εἰς ὃ (eis ho) literally means "to this," pointing to the purpose clause that follows. The verb ἐκάλεσεν (ekalesen) means "He called," and the prepositional phrase διὰ τοῦ εὐαγγελίου (dia tou euangeliou) means "through the gospel."
The thread — The text states that God's call operates through the preached message to bring believers into the future glory of Jesus Christ. This purpose aligns with 1 Peter 5:10, which describes God calling believers to His eternal glory in Christ, and 1 Thessalonians 2:12, where God's call directs believers toward His kingdom.
Why it lands — The passage states that the gospel functions as the instrument of God's call, with the explicit goal of sharing in Christ's glory. This requires readers to anchor their present endurance in the certainty of that promised inheritance rather than in immediate circumstances.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Cross-references
- 1 Thessalonians 2:12 encouraging you, comforting you, and urging you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.
- 1 Peter 5:10 And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.
- 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.
- 1 Thessalonians 1:5 because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with great conviction—just as you know we lived among you for your sake.
- Romans 2:16 on the day when God will judge men’s secrets through Christ Jesus, as proclaimed by my gospel.
- Romans 8:28 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.
- 1 Peter 1:4 and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you,
- Psalms 16:11 You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.
- Matthew 25:21 His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’
- John 14:2 In My Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?