To this He called you through our gospel, so that you may share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Parallel translations
- WEB to which he called you through our Good News, for the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
- KJV Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
- NKJV to which He called you by our gospel, for the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
- NASB It was for this He called you through our gospel, that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
- NLT He called you to salvation when we told you the Good News; now you can share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Quick answer
God's eternal choice was carried out by calling them through the gospel, so they might share the glory of the Lord Jesus Christ. The gospel is the means by which God's election reaches us.
Overview
The "call" comes "through our Good News," showing that God's eternal purpose is accomplished in history through gospel preaching. The goal is breathtaking: to obtain "the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ," the believer's destiny of sharing in Christ's own glory. This links election, the gospel, and final glorification into one unbroken chain of grace.
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Cross-references · 18
- 1 Th 2:12encouraging you, comforting you, and urging you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.
- 1 Pet 5:10And 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.
- 1 Th 1:5because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with great conviction—just as you know we lived among you for your sake.
- Rom 8:17And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him.
- 1 Pet 1:4–5and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you,
- Rom 2:16on the day when God will judge men’s secrets through Christ Jesus, as proclaimed by my gospel.
- Rom 8:28–30And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.
- Rom 16:25Now to Him who is able to strengthen you by my gospel and by the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery concealed for ages past
- Rev 22:3–5No longer will there be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be within the city, and His servants will worship Him.
- Rev 3:21To the one who overcomes, I will grant the right to sit with Me on My throne, just as I overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.
- Eph 1:18I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints,
- 2 Tim 2:12if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us;
- Ps 16:11You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.
- Matt 25:21His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’
- John 14:2–3In My Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?
- John 17:24Father, I want those You have given Me to be with Me where I am, that they may see the glory You gave Me because You loved Me before the foundation of the world.
- John 17:22I have given them the glory You gave Me, so that they may be one as We are one—
- Rev 21:23And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, because the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its lamp.
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