to which He called you by our gospel, for the obtaining of 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.
- BSB To this He called you through our gospel, so that you may share in 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 2:12to the end that you should walk worthily of God, who calls you into his own Kingdom and glory.
- 1 Pet 5:10But may the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.
- 1 Th 1:5and that our Good News came to you not in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and with much assurance. You know what kind of men we showed ourselves to be among you for your sake.
- Rom 8:17and if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ; if indeed we suffer with him, that we may also be glorified with him.
- 1 Pet 1:4–5to an incorruptible and undefiled inheritance that doesn’t fade away, reserved in Heaven for you,
- Rom 2:16in the day when God will judge the secrets of men, according to my Good News, by Jesus Christ.
- Rom 8:28–30We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.
- Rom 16:25—
- Rev 22:3–5There will be no curse any more. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and his servants serve him.
- Rev 3:21He who overcomes, I will give to him to sit down with me on my throne, as I also overcame, and sat down with my Father on his throne.
- Eph 1:18having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope of his calling, and what are the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
- 2 Tim 2:12If we endure, we will also reign with him. If we deny him, he also will deny us.
- Ps 16:11You will show me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy. In your right hand there are pleasures forever more.
- Matt 25:21“His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’
- John 14:2–3In my Father’s house are many homes. If it weren’t so, I would have told you. I am going to prepare a place for you.
- John 17:24Father, I desire that they also whom you have given me be with me where I am, that they may see my glory, which you have given me, for you loved me before the foundation of the world.
- John 17:22The glory which you have given me, I have given to them; that they may be one, even as we are one;
- Rev 21:23The city has no need for the sun, neither of the moon, to shine, for the very glory of God illuminated it, and its lamp is the Lamb.
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