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2 Thessalonians 2:14

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Verse 14 of 17

Scripture focus

Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Thessalonians 2:14 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Thessalonians 2:14

Theological / Devotional

Whereunto he called you. This clearly shows that the previous verse does not teach the predestination of some to salvation, and others to damnation (see on 1 Thessalonians 1:4). Because He purposes to save men, irrespective of race, God has inspired Paul with a burning desire and determination to preach the gospel to the Gentiles. The call, bringing the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ, was freely proclaimed. Its acceptance or rejection depended upon the individual. Those who believed and accepted the call were being transformed by the Holy Spirit. See on Romans 8:28-30.

Our gospel. See on 1 Thessalonians 1:5.

Obtaining of the glory. This is the purpose of the gospel, that those who accept it may participate in the glory of Christ (cf. 1 Thessalonians 5:9). This “glory” may refer to the beauty of Christ’s character, in which all the redeemed will share (see on 1 John 3:2), and to the glory of Christ’s eternal kingdom (see on John 1:14; Romans 8:17, 30).

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