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that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.
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A Shared Glory
Commentators explain that this verse describes a beautiful, reciprocal relationship. Christ's 'name'—His character, authority, and power—is glorified 'in you' through your faith, patience, and godly living. In turn, you are glorified 'in Him,' sharing in His honor and majesty, both now as His representative and fully in the future.
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2 Thessalonians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. This means that the Lord Jesus himself may be honored among you: the name often denoting …
That (οπως). Rare with Paul compared with ινα (1 Corinthians 1:29; 2 Corinthians 8:14). Perhaps here for v…
19th Century
Anglican
That the name... — This verse gathers up what has been said in 2 Thessalonians 1:8–10. Seeing the favors bestowed upon…
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Paul now states the purpose of his prayer—the glorification of Christ in the believers and they in him. This is an intermediate step toward the fin…
16th Century
Protestant
That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified. He calls us back to the chief end of our whole life — that we may promote the Lor…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
That the name of the Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you This is the end of the…
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Believing thoughts and expectations of the second coming of Christ should lead us to pray to God more, for ourselves and others. If there is any go…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, the Apostle spoke of how believers are well prepared for the coming judgment; here, he speaks about the form of that judgment…
