Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version All this is evidence that God’s judgment is right, and as a result you will be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are suffering. New Living Translation And God will use this persecution to show his justice and to make you worthy of his Kingdom, for which you are suffering. English Standard Version This is evidence of the righteous judgment of God, that you may be considered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are also suffering— Berean Standard Bible 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 Literal Bible This is a plain token of the righteous judgment of God, for you to be accounted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which also you suffer. King James Bible 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: New King James Version which is manifest evidence of the righteous judgment of God, that you may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you also suffer; New American Standard Bible This is a plain indication of God’s righteous judgment so that you will be considered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you indeed are suffering. NASB 1995 This is a plain indication of God’s righteous judgment so that you will be considered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which indeed you are suffering. NASB 1977 This is a plain indication of God’s righteous judgment so that you may be considered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which indeed you are suffering. Legacy Standard Bible This is a plain indication of God’s righteous judgment so that you will be considered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which indeed you are suffering. Amplified Bible This is a positive proof of the righteous judgment of God [a sign of His fair verdict], so that you will be considered worthy of His kingdom, for which indeed you are suffering. Christian Standard Bible It is clear evidence of God’s righteous judgment that you will be counted worthy of God’s kingdom, for which you also are suffering, Holman Christian Standard Bible It is a clear evidence of God’s righteous judgment that you will be counted worthy of God’s kingdom, for which you also are suffering, American Standard Version which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God; to the end that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer: Contemporary English Version All this shows that God judges fairly and is making you fit to share in his kingdom for which you are suffering. English Revised Version which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God; to the end that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer: GOD'S WORD® Translation Your suffering proves that God's judgment is right and that you are considered worthy of his kingdom. Good News Translation All of this proves that God's judgment is just and as a result you will become worthy of his Kingdom, for which you are suffering. International Standard Version This is evidence of God's righteous judgment and is intended to make you worthy of God's kingdom, for which you are suffering. Majority Standard Bible 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. NET Bible This is evidence of God's righteous judgment, to make you worthy of the kingdom of God, for which in fact you are suffering. New Heart English Bible This is an obvious sign of the righteous judgment of God, to the end that you may be counted worthy of the Kingdom of God, for which you also suffer. Webster's Bible Translation 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: Weymouth New Testament For these are a plain token of God's righteous judgement, which has in view your being deemed worthy of admission to God's Kingdom, for the sake of which, indeed, you are sufferers. World English Bible This is an obvious sign of the righteous judgment of God, to the end that you may be counted worthy of God’s Kingdom, for which you also suffer. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versiona token of the righteous judgment of God, for your being counted worthy of the Kingdom of God, for which you also suffer, Berean Literal Bible This is a plain token of the righteous judgment of God, for you to be accounted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which also you suffer. Young's Literal Translation a token of the righteous judgment of God, for your being counted worthy of the reign of God, for which also ye suffer, Smith's Literal Translation (A proof of the just judgment of God,) for you to be deemed worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor an example of the just judgment of God, that you may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which also you suffer. Catholic Public Domain Version which are a sign of the just judgment of God, so that you may be held worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you also suffer. New American Bible This is evidence of the just judgment of God, so that you may be considered worthy of the kingdom of God for which you are suffering. New Revised Standard Version This is evidence of the righteous judgment of God, and is intended to make you worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are also suffering. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAs an example of the righteous judgment of God, that you may be made worthy of his kingdom, for which you also suffer. Aramaic Bible in Plain English For a demonstration of the just judgment of God, that you may be worthy of his Kingdom, for whose sake you suffer. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentwhich endurance, of yours is a proof of the righteous judgment of God, in order that you may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you suffer: Godbey New Testament the manifestation of the righteous judgment of God, that you may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you indeed suffer: Haweis New Testament which is a manifest proof of the righteous judgment of God, that ye should be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer: Mace New Testament by which you may be assur'd, that they will be punish'd by the divine justice, and that you shall be rewarded with the kingdom of God, for which you suffer; Weymouth New Testament For these are a plain token of God's righteous judgement, which has in view your being deemed worthy of admission to God's Kingdom, for the sake of which, indeed, you are sufferers. Worrell New Testament a proof of the righteous judgment of God, to the end that ye may be accounted worthy of the Kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer; Worsley New Testament Which are a demonstration of the just judgement of God, that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Christ's Coming4That is why we boast among God’s churches about your perseverance and faith in the face of all the persecution and affliction you are enduring. 5All 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. 6After all, it is only right for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you,… Cross References Romans 8:17-18 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. / I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us. 1 Peter 4:12-13 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you. / But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory. 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. 2 Timothy 2:12 if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us; Matthew 5:10-12 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. / Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you. James 1:12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him. Revelation 2:10 Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life. Philippians 1:28-29 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. / For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him, 1 Peter 1:6-7 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials / so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Hebrews 12:5-7 And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you. / For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.” / Endure suffering as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father? 1 Corinthians 4:9-13 For it seems to me that God has displayed us apostles at the end of the procession, like prisoners appointed for death. We have become a spectacle to the whole world, to angels as well as to men. / We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are honored, but we are dishonored. / To this very hour we are hungry and thirsty, we are poorly clothed, we are brutally treated, we are homeless. ... Romans 5:3-5 Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; / perseverance, character; and character, hope. / And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us. 1 Thessalonians 3:3-4 so that none of you would be shaken by these trials. For you know that we are destined for this. / Indeed, when we were with you, we kept warning you that we would suffer persecution; and as you know, it has come to pass. 2 Corinthians 4:17 For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison. Revelation 3:10 Because you have kept My command to persevere, I will also keep you from the hour of testing that is about to come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth. Treasury of Scripture Which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, that you may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you also suffer: manifest. 2 Thessalonians 1:6 Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you; Philippians 1:28 And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of God. 1 Peter 4:14-18 If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified… righteous. Job 8:3 Doth God pervert judgment? or doth the Almighty pervert justice? Psalm 9:7,8 But the LORD shall endure for ever: he hath prepared his throne for judgment… Psalm 33:5 He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the LORD. may. 2 Thessalonians 1:11 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: Luke 20:35 But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage: Luke 21:36 Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. for. 2 Thessalonians 1:7 And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels, Acts 14:22 Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God. Romans 8:17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. Jump to Previous Admission Clear Considered Counted Decision Deemed End Evidence God's Indeed Judgement Judgment Kingdom Manifest Obvious Pain Part Plain Reign Right Righteous Righteousness Sake Sign Suffer Suffering Token Undergone View WorthyJump to Next Admission Clear Considered Counted Decision Deemed End Evidence God's Indeed Judgement Judgment Kingdom Manifest Obvious Pain Part Plain Reign Right Righteous Righteousness Sake Sign Suffer Suffering Token Undergone View Worthy2 Thessalonians 1 1. Paul certifies the Thessalonians of the good opinion which he had of their faith, love, and patience;11. and therewithal uses various reasons for the comforting of them in persecution. All this This phrase refers to the preceding verses where Paul discusses the perseverance and faith of the Thessalonian believers amidst persecution and trials. The Greek word used here, "τοῦτο" (touto), indicates a summation or conclusion of the evidence presented. Historically, the early church faced significant persecution, and their endurance served as a testament to their genuine faith and commitment to Christ. 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 That ye may be counted worthy.--This expresses the result, not of the future judgment of God, but of the patient sufferings which reveal what that judgment will be. The "counting worthy" (or rather, perhaps, the "declaring worthy") is, in fact, the "judgment" or sentence itself. "You suffer in such a manner that we can forecast the fair verdict of God: viz., so as to be then declared (the Greek tense points to a distinct moment of forming the estimate) fit to receive God's kingdom." The word "counted worthy" has in this place nothing to do with the theological question of merit. The kingdom of God.--Which had formed a prominent feature of the first preaching at Thessalonica. (See Introduction to the First Epistle to the Thessalonians.) Are the Thessalonian Christians, then, not yet in the kingdom of God? Yes; but only as its subjects: hereafter they are to be counted worthy not of admission into it, but of it itself--i.e., to inherit it, to become kings of it. (Comp. the parallel argument in 2Timothy 2:12.) For which ye also suffer.--St. Paul is very fond of this "also" in relative clauses; it tightens the coupling between the relative and antecedent clauses, and so brings out more clearly the vital connection between suffering and reigning. They suffer "for the kingdom," not merely for the sake of winning it, but on its behalf, in defence of it, in consequence of being its citizens, to extend its dominion. Verse 5. - Which is a manifest token. A sentence in apposition, so that the words, "which is," printed in italics, ought to be omitted. By "token" is here meant pledge or proof. The reference is not simply to the Thessalonians, but to the whole clause - to the fact of the Thessalonians steadfastly enduring persecutions and affliction; in other words, to their sufferings for the sake of the gospel. Of the righteous - just - judgment of God. Not to be referred to the present state, and particularly to sufferings perfecting the Thessalonians and preparing them for the kingdom of God (Olshausen); but to the future judgment. These words imply that the sufferings of the righteous and the prosperity of their wicked persecutors was a clear proof that there shall be a future state of retribution, when the inequalities of the present state of things will be adjusted, when the apparent violations of justice will be rectified, and when matters will be completely reversed - when the persecutors will be punished and the persecuted rewarded (comp. Philippians 1:28, "And in nothing terrified by your adversaries; which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation and that of God"). That; in order that, indicating the purpose of God's dispensation. Ye may be counted worthy. Paul here finds, in the faith and patience of the Thessalonians amid persecution, an evidence of a state of reward, as well as in the cruelties of their persecutors an evidence of a state of punishment. The idea that man can merit salvation as a reward from God is not contained in this passage. As all men are sinners, salvation can only be obtained through the merits and mediation of Christ. But with this grace of God, justice is not abolished; the righteous will be rewarded for their faith and patience (comp. Hebrews 6:10; also Hebrews 11:6; Luke 6:35; 1 Corinthians 3:8; 2 John 1:8). Of the kingdom of God; namely, the Messianic kingdom which Christ will establish at the advent: here the heavenly state. For which; for the sake of which. Ye also suffer; or rather, are suffering; the sufferings being continued down to the time when the apostle wrote this Epistle.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek [ All this is ] clear evidenceἜνδειγμα (Endeigma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 1730: (a thing proved, hence) a plain token (sign, proof). From endeiknumi; an indication. of God’s Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. righteous δικαίας (dikaias) Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 1342: From dike; equitable; by implication, innocent, holy. judgment. κρίσεως (kriseōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 2920: Decision; by extension, a tribunal; by implication, justice. And so εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. you ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. will be counted worthy καταξιωθῆναι (kataxiōthēnai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive Strong's 2661: To deem (count) worthy. From kata and axioo; to deem entirely deserving. of the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. kingdom βασιλείας (basileias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 932: From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm. of God, Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. for ὑπὲρ (hyper) Preposition Strong's 5228: Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. which ἧς (hēs) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that. you are suffering. πάσχετε (paschete) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 3958: I am acted upon in a certain way, either good or bad; I experience ill treatment, suffer. 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