1 Thessalonians 2:12 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

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

KJV:

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

ASV:

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

BBE:

So that your lives might be pleasing to God, who has given you a part in his kingdom and his glory.

DBY:

that ye should walk worthy of God, who calls you to his own kingdom and glory.

ERV:

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

WEY:

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

WBS:

That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you into his kingdom and glory.

WEB:

to the end that you should walk worthily of God, who calls you into his own Kingdom and glory.

YLT:

for your walking worthily of God, who is calling you to His own reign and glory.

1 Thessalonians 2:12 Cross References

XREF:

Romans 8:28 And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.

2 Corinthians 4:6 For God, who said, "Light shall shine out of darkness," is the One who has shone in our hearts to give the Light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.

Ephesians 4:1 Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called,

1 Thessalonians 5:24 Faithful is He who calls you, and He also will bring it to pass.

2 Thessalonians 2:14 It was for this He called you through our gospel, that you may gain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 5:10 After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

2:12 {10} That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.
(10) To exhort all men diligently and earnestly to lead a godly life.

PNT:

2:12 His kingdom. The kingdom of Christ, visible as the church on earth.

WES:

2:12 To his kingdom here, and glory hereafter.

MHC:

2:7-12 Mildness and tenderness greatly recommend religion, and are most conformable to God's gracious dealing with sinners, in and by the gospel. This is the way to win people. We should not only be faithful to our calling as Christians, but in our particular callings and relations. Our great gospel privilege is, that God has called us to his kingdom and glory. The great gospel duty is, that we walk worthy of God. We should live as becomes those called with such a high and holy calling. Our great business is to honour, serve, and please God, and to seek to be worthy of him.

CONC:

Calleth Calling Calls Comforting Fellowship Glory Imploring Inviting Kingdom Kingship Lead Manner Pleasing Reign Share Urging Walk Walking Worthily Worthy

Calls Comforting Encouraging End Fellowship Glory Imploring Kingdom Kingship Live Manner Pleasing Reign Share Urging Walk Walking Worthily Worthy

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