2 Thessalonians 1:5

Updated: June 3, 2025

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 (WEB)

Which is a manifest token{G1730} of the righteous{G1342} judgment{G2920} of God{G2316}, that{G1519} ye{G5209} may be counted worthy{G2661}{(G5683)} of the kingdom{G932} of God{G2316}, for{G5228} which{G3739} ye{G3958} also{G2532} suffer{G3958}{(G5719)}:

KJV with Strongs

(5) You prove יהוה YAHWEH's righteous justice because you will be considered worthy of יהוה YAHWEH's Kingdom for which you suffer.

The F.O.G

[5] Your steadfast endurance is clear evidence of God's righteous judgment at work, proving that He's preparing you for His Kingdom—yes, the very Kingdom for which you're suffering now will be your eternal home!

The F.O.G Paraphrase

a token of the righteous judgment of God, for your being counted worthy of the reign of God, for which also ye suffer,

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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