2 Thessalonians 1:10

Amharic (Tigrigna: Contemporary Tigrinya Bible 2024)

በታ መዓልቲ እቲኣ ብቅዱሳኑ ኪኸብርን ኣብቶም ዝኣመኑ ዅሎም ኪድነቕን ምስ መጸ (ምስክርና ኣብ ማእከልኩም ስለ እተኣመነ)።

What Does This Mean?

This verse talks about Jesus coming back to be glorified among those who believe in him and admired by all believers because they believed the message preached to them. Paul, the author of this letter, is speaking here.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing hide-and-seek with your friends, and everyone finds you at last. When Jesus comes back, he wants everyone to see how amazing he is, just like when all your friends finally find you in the game!

Historical Background

This verse is from a letter written by Paul around AD 50-52 to the church in Thessalonica. The audience was mostly Gentile converts, and this letter reassures them about Jesus' return.

Living It Out Today

Think of a time when someone shared good news with you that changed your life for the better. This verse reminds us that our belief in Jesus can inspire others to believe too, just like Paul's message inspired the Thessalonians.

Topics

• faith
• salvation
• hope
• Jesus' return
• glorification
• admirable faith

Related Verses

• 1 Corinthians 4:5
• Ephesians 3:20-21
• Philippians 2:9-11
• Revelation 18:20
• Daniel 7:13

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is 'he' referred to in this verse?

'He' refers to Jesus, who will come back to be glorified among his followers and admired by all believers.

Why is belief important according to this verse?

Belief is crucial because it shows that the message preached was accepted, which leads to a deeper admiration for Christ when he returns.

What can we learn from Paul's testimony in Thessalonica?

We can learn that sharing our faith truthfully and with conviction can inspire others to believe and strengthen their own faith.

How does this verse connect to the idea of Jesus' return?

This verse ties directly into the concept of Jesus' second coming, emphasizing it will be a time when believers are glorified alongside Christ for their faithfulness.