2Th 1:5 | MHM | STEP | Prospect of Persecuted Saints This section encourages believers who are suffering for their faith. Paul explains that their suffering is a sign of God’s righteous judgment and that God will one day reward the faithful and punish those who cause trouble. There is hope for rest and joy when Jesus returns, and a warning for those who refuse to know God or obey the gospel. v. 5 : Paul tells the Thessalonians that their endurance in suffering 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 (2 Thessalonians 1:5 ). Their willingness to suffer for Christ proves that their faith is real and that they are fit for God’s kingdom. Suffering for Christ shows true value for their faith, and God uses these trials to prepare them for heavenly glory.

‏ 2 Thessalonians 1:5

Prospect of Persecuted Saints

This section encourages believers who are suffering for their faith. Paul explains that their suffering is a sign of God’s righteous judgment and that God will one day reward the faithful and punish those who cause trouble. There is hope for rest and joy when Jesus returns, and a warning for those who refuse to know God or obey the gospel.

v. 5: Paul tells the Thessalonians that their endurance in suffering 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(2 Thessalonians 1:5 ^a). Their willingness to suffer for Christ proves that their faith is real and that they are fit for God’s kingdom. Suffering for Christ shows true value for their faith, and God uses these trials to prepare them for heavenly glory.