2 Thessalonians 1:12

“That the name of the Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, &c.] This is the end of the apostle's prayer, and which is answered by the fulfilment of the things prayed for; as the name of Christ and his Gospel are dishonoured, by the unbelief, cowardice and the unworthy walk of professors; so they are glorified in and by the saints, by their faith, patience, and good works in this world; which not only themselves adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour, but cause others to glorify him likewise; and Christ will be glorified in them hereafter, by the glory which will be conferred upon them, and which will reflect glory upon him; when all the gracious designs of God are accomplished on them…”

“the name of our Lord Jesus--Our Lord Jesus in His manifested personality as the God-man. in you, and ye in him--reciprocal glorification; compare Isa 28:5, "The Lord of hosts shall be . . . a crown of glory and . . . a diadem of beauty unto . . . His people," with Isa 62:3, "Thou (Zion) shalt be a crown of glory in the hand of the Lord, and a royal diadem," &c. (Joh 21:10; Gal 1:24; Pe1 4:14). The believer's graces redound to Christ's glory, and His glory, as their Head, reflects glory on them as the members. the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ--There is but one Greek article to both, implying the inseparable unity of God and the Lord Jesus. Next: 2 Thessalonians Chapter 2”

“That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ - That is, that the Lord Jesus himself may be honored among you; the name often denoting the person. The idea is that the apostle wished that the Lord Jesus might be honored among them by the fair application and development of the principles of his religion. And ye in him - That you may be regarded and treated as his friends when he shall come to judge the world. According to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ - That is, that you may experience all the honor which his grace is fitted to impart. In view of the exposition given of this chapter, we may remark: (1) That the wicked will certainly be punished when the Lord Jesus shall come to…”

“That the name - The love and power of our Lord may be glorified - Gloriously displayed in you. Next: 2 Thessalonians Chapter 2”

“1:12 Though the name of our Lord Jesus was rejected by the Thessalonians’ persecutors (1:8), Jesus will ultimately be glorified because of the lives of the believers. Further, they will be honored along with him (2:14; 1 Thes 2:12; cp. Rom 8:17-18; Col 3:4). Cp. Isa 66:5.”

“the name: Th2 1:10; Joh 17:10; Pe1 4:14 and ye: Gen 18:18; Psa 72:17; Isa 45:17, Isa 45:25; Joh 17:21-26; Phi 3:9; Col 2:9, Col 2:10; Pe1 1:7, Pe1 1:8 the grace: Rom 1:7; Co1 1:4; Co2 8:9, Co2 13:4; Tit 2:11; Rev 1:4 Next: 2 Thessalonians Chapter 2”