¶ 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:
Wherefore {G1519}{G3739} also {G2532} we pray {G4336} always {G3842} for {G4012} you {G5216}, that {G2443} our {G2257} God {G2316} would count {G515} you {G5209} worthy {G515} of this calling {G2821}, and {G2532} fulfil {G4137} all {G3956} the good pleasure {G2107} of his goodness {G19}, and {G2532} the work {G2041} of faith {G4102} with {G1722} power {G1411}:
With this in view, we always pray for you that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill by his power every good purpose of yours and every action stemming from your trust.
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,
To which end we also pray always for you, that our God may count you worthy of your calling, and fulfil every desire of goodness and every work of faith, with power;
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Philippians 2:13
For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of [his] good pleasure. -
1 Thessalonians 1:3
Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father; -
Colossians 1:9
¶ For this cause we also, since the day we heard [it], do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; -
Colossians 1:13
Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated [us] into the kingdom of his dear Son: -
2 Thessalonians 1:5
¶ [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: -
1 Thessalonians 3:9
For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God; -
1 Thessalonians 3:13
To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints.
2 Thessalonians 1:11 is a profound prayer offered by the Apostle Paul for the believers in Thessalonica, demonstrating his deep pastoral concern and theological insight. It comes after Paul has encouraged them regarding their steadfast faith and patience amidst persecution, and has assured them of God's righteous judgment and ultimate vindication.
Context
This verse is part of Paul's opening salutation and thanksgiving in 2 Thessalonians, where he addresses the severe trials and persecutions faced by the Thessalonian church. He reassures them that their suffering is not in vain, but rather a sign of God's righteous judgment, which will ultimately bring rest to the afflicted and retribution to those who trouble them (2 Thessalonians 1:7-8). Against this backdrop of tribulation and future hope, Paul's prayer in verse 11 reveals his desire for their spiritual perseverance and growth, empowered by God Himself.
Key Themes
Linguistic Insights
Related Scriptures
Paul's prayer here resonates with themes found elsewhere in his epistles:
Practical Application
For believers today, 2 Thessalonians 1:11 serves as a powerful reminder of several truths:
This verse encourages us to lean into God's power and goodness, allowing Him to equip and enable us to live out our faith boldly and effectively, bringing glory to His name.