1 Thessalonians 2:12

Translations

Modern

…encouraging you, comforting you, and urging you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.

Traditional

That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.

Literal

…we were exhorting and comforting you and charging unto you to walk worthily of God, the One calling you into His own kingdom and glory.

Latin

…deprecantes vos, et consolantes, testificati sumus, ut ambularetis digne Deo, qui vocavit vos in suum regnum et gloriam.

Original

Greek

English

…encouraging you, comforting you, and urging you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.

Notes

1 Thessalonians 2:12

God would consider a life worthy if it aligns with the high standards he expects from those called to share his own kingdom and glory (4:7; Romans 8:17–18; Colossians 1:27; 2 Thessalonians 2:14).

1 Thessalonians 2:1–3:13

The letter begins by discussing the character of Paul and his associates, as well as how the Thessalonians accepted the good news (2:1–12; 13–16).

It emphasizes Paul’s genuine care for the church, mentioning:

his efforts to visit them again (2:17–20), and
his choice to send Timothy when he could not go himself (3:1–5).

It concludes with the apostle Paul’s happiness about Timothy’s positive report and his prayers to return to the church (3:6–9; 10–13). This detailed defense addresses criticisms of Paul’s sudden departure and long absence.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Paul’s Role as an Apostle The Day Is Coming

Related verses

1 John 2:6
Whoever claims to abide in Him must walk as Jesus walked.
Ephesians 4:1
As a prisoner in the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received:
1 John 1:6–7
If we say we have fellowship with Him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth.
2 Thessalonians 2:13–14
But we should always thank God for you, brothers who are loved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning to be saved by the sanctification of the Spirit and by faith in the truth.
1 Thessalonians 4:12
Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone.
1 Peter 5:10
And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.
Ephesians 5:8
For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light,
1 Thessalonians 5:24
The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it.
2 Thessalonians 1:11–12
To this end, we always pray for you, that our God will count you worthy of His calling, and that He will powerfully fulfill your every good desire and work of faith,
Colossians 1:10
…so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,
Ephesians 5:2
…and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God.
Galatians 5:16
So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.

Glossary

First Letter to the Thessalonians Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven

Topics

Call: To Special Religious Duty: All Who are Called of God Christian Conduct: Walking: Worthy of God Christian Minister: Character and Attributes of Christian Minister: Duties of Devotedness to God: Grounded Upon: The Call of God Devotedness to God: Walking Worthy of God Heaven: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Holiness: General Scriptures Concerning Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Preaching: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Predestination: General Scriptures Concerning

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