2 Thessalonians 1:4
2 Thessalonians 1:4 (KJV)
4 So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that ye endure:
2 Thessalonians 1:4 (Literal)
4 Therefore, we ourselves boast among the churches of God about the patience and believing that you have in spite of all the persecutions and pressures of life which you are enduring.
CONTEXT- Reason. Their faith and love and patience.
2 Thessalonians 1:3-5
3 We are obligated to give thanks to God for you constantly brothers, and it is appropriate, since your believing continues to flourish and
the love of each and every one of you toward each other continues to multiply. 4 Therefore, we ourselves boast among the churches of God about the patience and believing that you have in spite of all the persecutions and pressures of life which you are enduring. 5 [You have] the demonstration of God’s righteous judgment in order for you to be esteemed worthy with respect to the kingdom of God for which you endure this evil.
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The Structure of 2 Thessalonians (from E.W Bullinger's Companion Bible)
A) Epistolary. Introduction. Grace and Peace. 1:1,2
B) A | D | Thanksgiving. 1:3a
E | Reason. Their faith and love and patience. 1:3b-5
F | The obtaining of rest and glory. 1:6-10
B | G | Prayer for them. 1:11
H | That the name of the Lord may be glorified. 1:12a
J | And they glorified in Him. 1:12b
C | Admonition. 2:1-12
B) A | D | Thanksgiving. 2:13a
E | Reason. Their salvation. 2:13b
F | The obtaining of glory. 2:14, 15
B | G | Prayer for Paul. 2:16-3:1a
H | That the word may be glorified. 3:1b-3:4
J | And their hearts may be directed into God's love. 3:5
C | Admonition. 3:6-15
A) Epistolary. Conclusion. Peace and Grace. 3:16-18
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