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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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Albert Barnes
On 2 Thessalonians 1:12
18th Century
Theologian
That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. This means that the Lord Jesus himself may be honored among you: the name often denoting …
AT Robertson
On 2 Thessalonians 1:12
That (οπως). Rare with Paul compared with ινα (1 Corinthians 1:29; 2 Corinthians 8:14). Perhaps here for v…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Thessalonians 1:12
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…
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John Calvin
On 2 Thessalonians 1:12
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On 2 Thessalonians 1:12
17th Century
Pastor
That the name of the Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in
you
This is the end of the…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Thessalonians 1:11–12
17th Century
Minister
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…