2 Thessalonians 1:11 bbe — For this reason, you are ever in our prayers, that you may seem to our God such as may have a part in his purpose and t…

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"For this reason, you are ever in our prayers, that you may seem to our God such as may have a part in his purpose and that by his power he will make all his good purpose, and the work of faith, complete;"

— 2 Thessalonians 1:11, Bible in Basic English

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2 Thessalonians 1 — Context

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To give punishment to those who have no knowledge of God, and to those who do not give ear to the good news of our Lord Jesus:

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Whose reward will be eternal destruction from the face of the Lord and from the glory of his strength,

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At his coming, when he will have glory in his saints, and will be a cause of wonder in all those who had faith (because our witness among you had effect) in that day.

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For this reason, you are ever in our prayers, that you may seem to our God such as may have a part in his purpose and that by his power he will make all his good purpose, and the work of faith, complete;

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So that glory may be given to the name of our Lord Jesus through you, and you may have glory in him, by the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Thessalonians 1:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Thessalonians 1:11 say?
2 Thessalonians 1:11 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For this reason, you are ever in our prayers, that you may seem to our God such as may have a part in his purpose and that by his power he will make all his good purpose, and the work of faith, complete;”
Where is 2 Thessalonians 1:11 in the Bible?
2 Thessalonians 1:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Thessalonians, chapter 1, verse 11.
Who wrote 2 Thessalonians?
2 Thessalonians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 51–52.
What is the book of 2 Thessalonians about?
Written shortly after 1 Thessalonians, this short letter corrects a panicked rumor that "the day of the Lord is already here," urges steady work and patience under persecution, and calls believers to a settled hope that holds up under trial.
What are the major themes of 2 Thessalonians?
2 Thessalonians explores themes including Christ's Return, Endurance, Work, Steadfastness, Comfort. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Thessalonians 1:11.
What translation should I read 2 Thessalonians 1:11 in?
2 Thessalonians 1:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Thessalonians 1:11?
2 Thessalonians 1:11 reads (BBE): “For this reason, you are ever in our prayers, that you may seem to our God such as may have a part in his purpose and that by his power he will make all his good purpose, and the work of faith, complete;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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