2 Thessalonians 1:10

New Testament Epistle (Pauline) ASV (1901)

What does 2 Thessalonians 1:10 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “when he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be marvelled at in all them that believed (because our testimony unto you was believed) in that day.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

when he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be marvelled at in all them that believed (because our testimony unto you was believed) in that day.
2 Thessalonians 1:10 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Thessalonians 1

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
10when he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be marvelled at in all them that believed (because our testimony unto you was believed) in that day.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“When he shall come to be glorified in his saints, &c.] Or by them who are set apart for holiness and happiness by God the Father; whose sins are expiated by the blood and sacrifice of Christ; to whom he is made sanctification; and who are sanctified by the Spirit and grace of God; and in whom Christ has a peculiar interest, through his Father's gift, his own purchase, and the power of his grace: and when he comes a second time he will be glorified in these persons; he will appear glorious to them; he will come in his own glory both as God and man; and in his Father's glory, authority, and majesty, conferred on him as the Judge of the whole earth; and with the glory of his angels, who will…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“"When He shall have come." glorified in his saints--as the element and mirror IN which His glory shall shine brightly (Joh 17:10). admired in all them that believe--Greek, "them that believed." Once they believed, now they see: they had taken His word on trust. Now His word is made good and they need faith no longer. With wonder all celestial intelligences (Eph 3:10) shall see and admire the Redeemer on account of the excellencies which He has wrought in them. because, &c.--Supply for the sense, among whom (namely, those who shall be found to have believed) you, too, shall be; "because our testimony unto (so the Greek for 'among') you was believed" (and was not rejected as by those "who obey…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“When he shall come to be glorified in his saints - That is, the redeemed in that day will be the means of promoting his glory, or the universe will see his glory manifested in their redemption. His chief glory as seen in that day will be connected with the fact that he has redeemed his people; and he will come in order that all the appropriate honor of such a work may then be manifested. He will be “glorified” then by the numbers that shall have been redeemed; by their patience in the trials through which they have passed; by the triumphs which religion shall have made on the earth; by their praises and songs, and by their ascent with him to the realms of blessedness. And to be admired in…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“To be glorified in his saints - For the wonderful glory of Christ shall shine in them. 2 Thessalonians 1:11”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“1:10 that day: The day of the Lord (2:2; 1 Thes 5:2-4; see “The Day of the Lord” Theme Note).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“to be glorified: Th2 1:12; Num 23:23; Psa 89:7; Isa 43:21, Isa 44:23, Isa 49:3, Isa 60:21; Jer 33:9; Mat 25:31; Joh 11:4, Joh 17:10; Gal 1:24; Eph 1:6, Eph 1:12, Eph 1:14, Eph 1:18, Eph 2:7, Eph 3:10, Eph 3:16; Pe1 2:9; Rev 7:11, Rev 7:12 to be admired: Psa 68:35 our: Th2 2:13; Th1 1:5, Th1 2:13 in that: Mal 3:17; Mat 7:22, Mat 24:36; Luk 10:12; Ti2 1:12, Ti2 1:18, Ti2 4:8 2 Thessalonians 1:11”
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