2 Thessalonians 1:11

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Paul had come to Thessalonica with the gospel of Jesus Christ from Philippi where, as the result of his preaching, he had been imprisoned, beaten and really ordered out of the city. There in Thessalonica, he went into the synagogue for three Sabbath days reasoning with them out of the scriptures. And the interest became so intense that on the third day, almost the whole city had gathered together, which created a jealousy by some of the Jews that were there.And so they began to stir up trouble... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

2 Thessalonians 1:1-2 . Paul, and Silvanus, [the Roman name of Silas] and Timotheus, to the church of the Thessalonians, in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. The inscription is the same as in the first epistle. This was a very numerous and flourishing church, raised out of the dust in presence of their enemies. Those saints are not called the church of God, but the church in God, and in Jesus Christ, encircled in his bosom and shielded by his arm. The call and conversion of... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 2 Thessalonians 1:11

2 Thessalonians 1:11That our God would count you worthy of this calling Salvation the result of the pleasure of God’s goodness and His powerI.It flows from the pleasure of God’s goodness. In the whole course of our salvation this is to be observed:1. The coming of Christ (Luke 2:14).2. The covenant of grace (Colossians 1:19-20).3. The ministry (1 Corinthians 1:21).4. The grace to embrace the covenant offered (Matthew 11:26).5. The blessings of the covenant.(1) By the way (Deuteronomy 33:16),(2)... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

2 Thessalonians 1:11-12Wherefore also we pray always for you The good pleasure of goodnessAt the point where the intercession rises out of the text we see St.Paul’s manner of giving a devotional turn to every subject. He had been contemplating the glorification of God in the punishment of the wicked and the salvation of the saints. Whilst assuming that the Thessalonians were among the latter a change passes over his mind. The language of exultation becomes that of hope; and hope takes refuge in... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 1:11

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: Ver. 11. The work of faith with power ] Without which power neither the goodness of God, nor the good pleasure of his goodness, that is, his decree of glorifying us, nor the work of faith, could be effected. read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 2 Thessalonians 1:11

we pray: Romans 1:9, Ephesians 1:16, Ephesians 3:14-Ecclesiastes :, Philippians 1:9-1 Kings :, Colossians 1:9-1 Chronicles :, 1 Thessalonians 3:9-1 Chronicles : our God: Psalms 48:14, Psalms 68:20, Isaiah 25:9, Isaiah 55:7, Daniel 3:17, Revelation 5:10 would: 2 Thessalonians 1:5, Colossians 1:12, Revelation 3:4 count: or, vouchsafe calling: 2 Thessalonians 2:14, Romans 8:30, Romans 9:23, Romans 9:24, Philippians 3:14, 1 Thessalonians 2:12, Hebrews 3:1, 1 Peter 5:10 fulfil: Psalms 138:8,... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 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:All the good pleasure of his goodness — Which is no less than perfect holiness. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Thessalonians 1:11

3. Prayer for their salvation, 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12. 11. Wherefore Rather, To which end; that is, the end of Christ’s being finally admired in you. Also we pray… for you As well as glory in you, 2 Thessalonians 1:4. This calling The calling to be glorified in, and to glorify, Christ at his coming. This calling was first a call to repentance; next, in consequence of their obedience to the call, it was a calling to holiness and heaven. Good pleasure Right-seeming. His... read more

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