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2 Thessalonians 1

1 Paul, and Silvanus, and Timothy, unto the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ;

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Acts 16:1 · 2 Corinthians 1:19 · 1 Thessalonians 1:1
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Paul G3972 (Παῦλος) — (little; but remotely from a derivative of , meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • Silvanus G4610 (Σιλουανός) — "silvan"; Silvanus, a Christian
  • Timothy G5095 (Τιμόθεος) — dear to God; Timotheus, a Christian
  • unto the Assembly G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • unto the Assembly G1577 (ἐκκλησία) — a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or sain…
  • of the Thessalonians G2331 (Θεσσαλονικεύς) — a Thessalonican, i.e. inhabitant of Thessalonice
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • our G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
  • the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus

2 Grace to you and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Romans 1:7 · 1 Corinthians 1:3 · 1 Corinthians 1:8
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Grace G5485 (χάρις) — graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and it…
  • unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • peace G1515 (εἰρήνη) — peace (literally or figuratively); by implication, prosperity
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • our G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
  • the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus

3 We are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren, even as it is meet, for that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the love of each one of you all toward one another aboundeth;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • We are bound G3784 (ὀφείλω) — to owe (pecuniarily); figuratively, to be under obligation (ought, must, should); morally, to fail in duty
  • to thank G2168 (εὐχαριστέω) — to be grateful, i.e. (actively) to express gratitude (towards); specially, to say grace at a meal
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • always G3842 (πάντοτε) — every when, i.e. at all times
  • for G4012 (περί) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denotin…
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
  • as G2531 (καθώς) — just (or inasmuch) as, that
  • it is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • meet G514 (ἄξιος) — deserving, comparable or suitable (as if drawing praise)
  • because that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • your G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • faith G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salva…
  • groweth exceedingly G5232 (ὑπεραυξάνω) — to increase above ordinary degree
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the charity G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the charity G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast
  • of every G1538 (ἕκαστος) — each or every
  • one G1520 (εἷς) — one
  • of you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • toward G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • each other G240 (ἀλλήλων) — one another
  • aboundeth G4121 (πλεονάζω) — to do, make or be more, i.e. increase (transitively or intransitively); by extension, to superabound

4 so that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and in the afflictions which ye endure;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • So that G5620 (ὥστε) — so too, i.e. thus therefore (in various relations of consecution, as follow)
  • we G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • ourselves G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • glory G2744 (καυχάομαι) — to vaunt (in a good or a bad sense)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • the Assemblies G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Assemblies G1577 (ἐκκλησία) — a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or sain…
  • of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • for G5228 (ὑπέρ) — "over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case superior to, m…
  • your G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • patience G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • patience G5281 (ὑπομονή) — cheerful (or hopeful) endurance, constancy
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salva…
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • persecutions G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • persecutions G1375 (διωγμός) — persecution
  • tribulations G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • tribulations G2347 (θλῖψις) — pressure (literally or figuratively)
  • that G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • ye endure G430 (ἀνέχομαι) — to hold oneself up against, i.e. (figuratively) put up with

5 which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God; to the end that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • a manifest token G1730 (ἔνδειγμα) — an indication (concretely)
  • of the righteous G1342 (δίκαιος) — equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively)
  • judgment G2920 (κρίσις) — decision (subjectively or objectively, for or against); by extension, a tribunal; by implication, justice (especially, divine law)
  • of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • that G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • may be counted worthy G2661 (καταξιόω) — to deem entirely deserving
  • of the kingdom G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the kingdom G932 (βασιλεία) — properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
  • for G5228 (ὑπέρ) — "over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case superior to, m…
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • ye G3958 (πάσχω) — to experience a sensation or impression (usually painful)
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • suffer G3958 (πάσχω) — to experience a sensation or impression (usually painful)

6 if so be that it is a righteous thing with God to recompense affliction to them that afflict you,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Seeing G1512 (εἴ περ) — if perhaps
  • a righteous thing G1342 (δίκαιος) — equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively)
  • with G3844 (παρά) — properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively)…
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • to recompense G467 (ἀνταποδίδωμι) — to requite (good or evil)
  • tribulation G2347 (θλῖψις) — pressure (literally or figuratively)
  • to them that trouble G2346 (θλίβω) — to crowd (literally or figuratively)
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou

7 and to you that are afflicted rest with us, at the revelation of the Lord Jesus from heaven with the angels of his power in flaming fire,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • to you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • who are troubled G2346 (θλίβω) — to crowd (literally or figuratively)
  • rest G425 (ἄνεσις) — relaxation or (figuratively) relief
  • with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
  • us G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • when G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • shall be revealed G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • shall be revealed G602 (ἀποκάλυψις) — disclosure
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • mighty G1411 (δύναμις) — force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
  • angels G32 (ἄγγελος) — compare ) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor

8 rendering vengeance to them that know not God, and to them that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • In G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • flaming G5395 (φλόξ) — a blaze
  • fire G4442 (πῦρ) — "fire" (literally or figuratively, specially, lightning)
  • taking G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • vengeance G1557 (ἐκδίκησις) — vindication, retribution
  • on them that know G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • that obey G5219 (ὑπακούω) — to hear under (as a subordinate), i.e. to listen attentively; by implication, to heed or conform to a command or authority
  • the gospel G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the gospel G2098 (εὐαγγέλιον) — a good message, i.e. the gospel
  • of our G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus

9 who shall suffer punishment, even eternal destruction from the face of the Lord and from the glory of his might,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G1349 (δίκη) — right (as self-evident), i.e. justice (the principle, a decision, or its execution)
  • Who G3748 (ὅστις) — which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which same
  • shall be punished G5099 (τίνω) — to pay a price, i.e. as a penalty
  • with everlasting G166 (αἰώνιος) — perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as well)
  • destruction G3639 (ὄλεθρος) — ruin, i.e. death, punishment
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • the presence G4383 (πρόσωπον) — the front (as being towards view), i.e. the countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person
  • of the Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the glory G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the glory G1391 (δόξα) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
  • of his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • power G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • power G2479 (ἰσχύς) — compare , a form of ); forcefulness (literally or figuratively)

10 when he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be marvelled at in all them that believed (because our testimony unto you was believed) in that day.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • When G3752 (ὅταν) — whenever (implying hypothesis or more or less uncertainty); also causatively (conjunctionally) inasmuch as
  • he shall come G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • to be glorified G1740 (ἐνδοξάζω) — to glorify
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • saints G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • to be admired G2296 (θαυμάζω) — to wonder; by implication, to admire
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • them that believe G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)
  • because G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • our G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • testimony G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • testimony G3142 (μαρτύριον) — something evidential, i.e. (genitive case) evidence given or (specially), the Decalogue (in the sacred Tabernacle)
  • among G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • was believed G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)
  • that G1565 (ἐκεῖνος) — that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
  • day G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • day G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…

11 To which end we also pray always for you, that our God may count you worthy of your calling, and fulfil every desire of goodness and every work of faith, with power;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Wherefore G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • we pray G4336 (προσεύχομαι) — to pray to God, i.e. supplicate, worship
  • always G3842 (πάντοτε) — every when, i.e. at all times
  • for G4012 (περί) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denotin…
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • that G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • our G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • would count G515 (ἀξιόω) — to deem entitled or fit
  • worthy G515 (ἀξιόω) — to deem entitled or fit
  • of G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of G2821 (κλῆσις) — an invitation (figuratively)
  • calling G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • calling G2821 (κλῆσις) — an invitation (figuratively)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • fulfil G4137 (πληρόω) — to make replete, i.e. (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse, influence), satisfy, execute (an offi…
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • the good pleasure G2107 (εὐδοκία) — satisfaction, i.e. (subjectively) delight, or (objectively) kindness, wish, purpose
  • of G19 (ἀγαθωσύνη) — goodness, i.e. virtue or beneficence
  • goodness G19 (ἀγαθωσύνη) — goodness, i.e. virtue or beneficence
  • the work G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act
  • of faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salva…
  • with G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • power G1411 (δύναμις) — force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)

12 that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and ye in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • That G3704 (ὅπως) — what(-ever) how, i.e. in the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual)
  • the name G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the name G3686 (ὄνομα) — a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
  • of our G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • may be glorified G1740 (ἐνδοξάζω) — to glorify
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • according to G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • the grace G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the grace G5485 (χάρις) — graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and it…
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)