1 Thessalonians 2:12
New International Version
encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory.

New Living Translation
We pleaded with you, encouraged you, and urged you to live your lives in a way that God would consider worthy. For he called you to share in his Kingdom and glory.

English Standard Version
we exhorted each one of you and encouraged you and charged you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory.

Berean Standard Bible
encouraging you, comforting you, and urging you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.

Berean Literal Bible
we were exhorting and comforting you and charging unto you to walk worthily of God, who calls you into His kingdom and glory.

King James Bible
That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.

New King James Version
that you would walk worthy of God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.

New American Standard Bible
so that you would walk in a manner worthy of the God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.

NASB 1995
so that you would walk in a manner worthy of the God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.

NASB 1977
so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.

Legacy Standard Bible
so that you would walk in a manner worthy of the God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.

Amplified Bible
to live lives [of honor, moral courage, and personal integrity] worthy of the God who [saves you and] calls you into His own kingdom and glory.

Christian Standard Bible
we encouraged, comforted, and implored each one of you to walk worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
we encouraged, comforted, and implored each one of you to walk worthy of God, who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.

American Standard Version
to the end that ye should walk worthily of God, who calleth you into his own kingdom and glory.

Contemporary English Version
We begged, encouraged, and urged each of you to live in a way that would honor God. He is the one who chose you to share in his own kingdom and glory.

English Revised Version
to the end that ye should walk worthily of God, who calleth you into his own kingdom and glory.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
you should live in a way that proves you belong to the God who calls you into his kingdom and glory.

Good News Translation
We encouraged you, we comforted you, and we kept urging you to live the kind of life that pleases God, who calls you to share in his own Kingdom and glory.

International Standard Version
We comforted and encouraged you, urging you to live in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory.

Majority Standard Bible
encouraging you, comforting you, and urging you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.

NET Bible
exhorting and encouraging you and insisting that you live in a way worthy of God who calls you to his own kingdom and his glory.

New Heart English Bible
we exhorted, comforted, and implored every one of you to lead a life worthy of God, who calls you into his own Kingdom and glory.

Webster's Bible Translation
That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you into his kingdom and glory.

Weymouth New Testament
and imploring you to live lives worthy of fellowship with God who is inviting you to share His own Kingship and glory.

World English Bible
to the end that you should walk worthily of God, who calls you into his own Kingdom and glory.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
for your walking worthily of God, who is calling you to His own kingdom and glory.

Berean Literal Bible
we were exhorting and comforting you and charging unto you to walk worthily of God, who calls you into His kingdom and glory.

Young's Literal Translation
for your walking worthily of God, who is calling you to His own reign and glory.

Smith's Literal Translation
For you to walk worthy of God, calling you into his kingdom and glory.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
We testified to every one of you, that you would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.

Catholic Public Domain Version
in which we were pleading with you and consoling you, bearing witness, so that you would walk in a manner worthy of God, who has called you into his kingdom and glory.

New American Bible
exhorting and encouraging you and insisting that you conduct yourselves as worthy of the God who calls you into his kingdom and glory.

New Revised Standard Version
urging and encouraging you and pleading that you lead a life worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And we bore the testimony to you, so that you may live a life worthy of God, who has called you to his kingdom and glory.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
To walk as it is suitable to God, who has called you into his Kingdom and into his glory.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
that you should walk in a manner worthy of God, who has called you to his own kingdom and glory.

Godbey New Testament
and testifying, that you walk worthily of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory.

Haweis New Testament
that ye should walk worthy of God, as calling you into his kingdom and glory.

Mace New Testament
conjuring you to live suitably to the favour of God, who has called you to his kingdom and glory.

Weymouth New Testament
and imploring you to live lives worthy of fellowship with God who is inviting you to share His own Kingship and glory.

Worrell New Testament
that ye should walk worthily of God, Who is calling you into His own Kingdom and glory.

Worsley New Testament
and charged you, that ye should walk worthy of God, who hath called you to his kingdom and glory.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Paul's Ministry
11For you know that we treated each of you as a father treats his own children— 12encouraging you, comforting you, and urging you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into His own kingdom and glory. 13And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as the true word of God—the word which is now at work in you who believe.…

Cross References
Philippians 3:14
I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 4:1
As a prisoner in the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received:

Colossians 1:10
so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,

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.

2 Peter 1:3
His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.

Romans 8:28-30
And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. / For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers. / And those He predestined, He also called; those He called, He also justified; those He justified, He also glorified.

2 Timothy 1:9
He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began.

1 Corinthians 1:9
God, who has called you into fellowship with His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.

2 Thessalonians 1:11-12
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, / so that the name of our Lord Jesus will be glorified in you, and you in Him, according to the grace of our God and of the Lord Jesus Christ.

1 John 3:1-3
Behold what manner of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God. And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know Him. / Beloved, we are now children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when Christ appears, we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is. / And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as Christ is pure.

Hebrews 3:1
Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, set your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.

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,

1 Corinthians 7:17
Regardless, each one should lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him and to which God has called him. This is what I prescribe in all the churches.

Galatians 5:16
So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.

Romans 6:4
We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life.


Treasury of Scripture

That you would walk worthy of God, who has called you to his kingdom and glory.

walk.

1 Thessalonians 4:1,12
Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more…

Galatians 5:16
This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.

Ephesians 4:1
I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,

who.

1 Thessalonians 5:24
Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.

Romans 8:30
Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.

Romans 9:23,24
And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had afore prepared unto glory, …

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1 Thessalonians 2
1. In what manner the gospel was brought and preached to the Thessalonians.
18. A reason is rendered both why Paul was so long absent from them, and also so desirous to see them.














encouraging you
In this phrase, Paul emphasizes the pastoral care and support he provided to the Thessalonian believers. Encouragement is a key aspect of Christian ministry, reflecting the Holy Spirit's role as the Comforter (John 14:26). Paul’s encouragement is rooted in the teachings of Christ, aiming to strengthen the faith of the Thessalonians amidst persecution (Acts 17:1-9). This aligns with the broader biblical theme of God’s people being encouraged to remain steadfast (Hebrews 10:24-25).

comforting you
Comforting suggests a deep, empathetic support, akin to the comfort God provides His people (2 Corinthians 1:3-4). In the historical context, the Thessalonians faced significant trials, and Paul’s comforting presence would have been a source of divine reassurance. This reflects the biblical principle of bearing one another's burdens (Galatians 6:2) and the comfort found in the promises of God (Psalm 23:4).

and urging you
Urging implies a strong exhortation to action, reflecting the urgency of living out the Christian faith. Paul’s urging is not merely advice but a call to a higher standard of living, consistent with the teachings of Jesus (Matthew 5:48). This aligns with the apostolic mission to disciple believers, encouraging them to grow in holiness and obedience (Philippians 2:12-13).

to walk in a manner worthy of God
Walking in a manner worthy of God involves living a life that reflects God’s character and commands. This concept is echoed in Ephesians 4:1 and Colossians 1:10, where believers are called to live lives that honor God. The imagery of walking suggests a continuous, active journey of faith, emphasizing the daily commitment to live according to God’s will.

who calls you
The calling of God is a central theme in Scripture, indicating a divine invitation to relationship and purpose (Romans 8:28-30). This calling is not based on human merit but on God’s grace and sovereignty. It reflects the biblical narrative of God choosing and calling His people for His purposes, as seen in the lives of figures like Abraham (Genesis 12:1-3) and the prophets.

into His own kingdom and glory
God’s kingdom and glory represent the ultimate hope and destination for believers. The kingdom of God is both a present reality and a future hope, inaugurated by Christ’s ministry (Mark 1:15) and fully realized in the eschaton (Revelation 21:1-4). The glory of God is His manifest presence and majesty, which believers are called to reflect and will one day fully experience (Romans 8:17). This phrase encapsulates the promise of eternal life and the believer’s participation in God’s divine nature (2 Peter 1:4).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Paul
The apostle who wrote the letter to the Thessalonians, providing guidance and encouragement to the early Christian community.

2. Thessalonica
A city in Macedonia where Paul established a church during his second missionary journey. The Thessalonian church faced persecution and needed encouragement.

3. Thessalonian Believers
The recipients of Paul's letter, who were new converts to Christianity and were learning to live out their faith amidst challenges.

4. God
The divine being who calls believers into His kingdom and glory, emphasizing the relationship between God and His followers.

5. The Kingdom of God
The spiritual realm where God reigns, into which believers are called to live according to His standards.
Teaching Points
Encouragement in Faith
Paul emphasizes the importance of encouraging one another in the faith. As believers, we should actively support and uplift each other, especially during trials.

Living Worthily
The call to walk in a manner worthy of God is a call to holiness and integrity. Our daily actions should reflect our identity as children of God.

The Call to God's Kingdom
Understanding that we are called into God's kingdom and glory should inspire us to live with purpose and hope, knowing our ultimate destination.

The Role of Community
The Thessalonian church serves as a model for Christian community, where mutual encouragement and comfort are vital for spiritual growth.

Responding to God's Call
Our response to God's call involves active participation in His kingdom work, aligning our lives with His will and purposes.(12) Hath called.--The right reading is, was calling, which has been altered because of the slight theological difficulty, on the analogy of Galatians 1:6, etc. The call is not simply a momentary act, but a continual beckoning upwards, until the privileges offered are actually attained. The Thessalonians at that time, though already by baptism members of the kingdom (Colossians 1:13), were not yet so assured in their new allegiance as to be certain of reaching the full-developed glory of that kingdom. Note again the thought of the Advent.

Verse 12. - That (or, to the end that) ye would walk worthy of God; so as to adorn the gospel of God. So in the Epistle to the Colossians: "That ye would walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing" (Colossians 1:10). Who hath called you; or, as the best attested manuscripts read, who calleth you. To his kingdom and glory. Not to be weakened as if it were a Hebraism for "his glorious kingdom," or "the kingdom of his glory;" but the kingdom and glory are to be viewed as two different objects. "God called you to Ms kingdom," namely, the Messianic kingdom which he has established on earth; and which will be completely realized at the advent. And "God called you to his glory," namely, the glory which is in reserve for all the members of his kingdom.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
We encouraged [you]
παρακαλοῦντες (parakalountes)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3870: From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

comforted
παραμυθούμενοι (paramythoumenoi)
Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3888: From para and the middle voice of a derivative of muthos; to relate near, i.e. encourage, console.

you
ὑμᾶς (hymas)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

[as]
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

we urged
μαρτυρόμενοι (martyromenoi)
Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3143: (properly: To call (summon) to witness, and then absolutely) To testify, protest, asseverate; To conjure, solemnly charge.

you
ὑμᾶς (hymas)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

to walk
περιπατεῖν (peripatein)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's 4043: From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow.

in a manner worthy
ἀξίως (axiōs)
Adverb
Strong's 516: Worthily, in a manner worthy of. Adverb from axios; appropriately.

of God,
Θεοῦ (Theou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

who
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

calls
καλοῦντος (kalountos)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2564: (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'.

you
ὑμᾶς (hymas)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

into
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

His own
ἑαυτοῦ (heautou)
Reflexive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1438: Himself, herself, itself.

kingdom
βασιλείαν (basileian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 932: From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

glory.
δόξαν (doxan)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1391: From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.


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