2 Thessalonians 1:11

Arabic Bible AVDDV 1999 (الكتاب المقدس (تخفيف تشكيل))

الأمرُ الّذي لأجلِهِ نُصَلّي أيضًا كُلَّ حينٍ مِنْ جِهَتِكُمْ: أنْ يؤَهِّلكُمْ إلهنا للدَّعوَةِ، ويُكَمِّلَ كُلَّ مَسَرَّةِ الصَّلاحِ وعَمَلَ الإيمانِ بقوَّةٍ،

What Does This Mean?

In this verse from 2 Thessalonians 1:11, the Apostle Paul is saying that he and his companions pray for their readers all the time. They ask God to make them worthy of what He has called them to do and to fulfill all His good plans for them with strength in their faith.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing a game where your friend, who's like God, is helping you win. Your other friends are praying that the game will be really fun for you and that you'll get super strong to do great things in the game!

Historical Background

This verse was written by Paul around 50-60 AD to the Christians in Thessalonica. The community was facing challenges, and Paul is writing to encourage them with prayers and assurances of God's goodness.

Living It Out Today

Imagine you're starting a new job or school year. This verse reminds us that we can pray for strength and faithfulness in our endeavors, just as the early Christians could rely on Paul's prayers for their work in Christ.

Topics

• prayer
• faithfulness
• God's goodness
• calling
• spiritual strength
• hope

Related Verses

• Philippians 1:9-11
• Ephesians 3:20-21
• Colossians 1:9-12
• Hebrews 13:18
• Romans 15:14

Frequently Asked Questions

Who wrote this verse and why?

This verse was written by Apostle Paul to encourage Christians in Thessalonica, emphasizing the importance of prayer for their spiritual growth.

What does it mean to be 'counted worthy'?

Being counted worthy means being deemed fit or deserving by God to fulfill His plans and purposes for your life.

How can we apply this verse in daily life?

We can pray continuously for each other, especially when facing challenges, asking God to fulfill all good things He has planned and to strengthen our faith.

What is the 'work of faith with power' mentioned here?

The phrase refers to the active demonstration of one's faith through actions empowered by God’s strength, showing a tangible impact on others and in their circumstances.