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2 Thessalonians 1:12

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

We're praying for this so that Jesus gets all the glory through your lives, and you get to share in his glory too, it's all because of God's incredible grace and what Jesus has done.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

When you live well, Jesus shines through you, and you get to shine with him.

📚 Historical Context

The Second Epistle to the Thessalonians was written by the Apostle Paul around AD 51-52 to a young church in Thessalonica that was experiencing intense persecution from both Jewish and Gentile opponents. In this letter, Paul seeks to strengthen their faith and correct misunderstandings about the return of Christ, emphasizing perseverance and godly living. Specifically, in verse 12, Paul expresses a prayer that the believers' lives would bring glory to Jesus, rooted in the grace of God.

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