2 Thessalonians 1:5
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Which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer:
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of 2 Thessalonians 1:5
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
{This is} a plain indication of God's righteous judgment so that you will be considered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which indeed you are suffering.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
`which is' a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God; to the end that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer:
- American Standard Version (1901)
Which is a clear sign of the decision which God in his righteousness has made; to give you a part in his kingdom, for which you have undergone this pain;
- Basic English Bible
a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, to the end that ye should be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for the sake of which ye also suffer;
- Darby Bible
For an example of the just judgment of God, that you may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which also you suffer.
- Douay Rheims Bible
Which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer:
- Webster's Bible
For these are a plain token of God's righteous judgement, which has in view your being deemed worthy of admission to God's Kingdom, for the sake of which, indeed, you are sufferers.
- Weymouth Bible
This is an obvious sign of the righteous judgment of God, to the end that you may be counted worthy of the Kingdom of God, for which you also suffer.
- World English Bible
Whiche ye susteynen in to the ensaumple of the iust dom of God, that ye be had worthi in the kingdom of God, for which ye suffren.
- Wycliffe Bible
a token of the righteous judgment of God, for your being counted worthy of the reign of God, for which also ye suffer,
- Youngs Literal Bible
View Wesley's Notes for 2 Thessalonians 1:5
1:5 A manifest token - This is treated of in the sixth #2Th 1:6 and following verses|.
View People's Bible Notes for 2 Thessalonians 1:5
2Th 1:5 A manifest token of the righteous judgment of God. Your sufferings are a proof of judgment to come. The wicked are not receiving their deserts; the righteous are suffering. A future judgment, hence, must come, because God is righteous. That ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which also ye suffer. Their sufferings not only proved a judgment to come, but tried them, purified them, and prove them worthy.
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