2 Thessalonians 2:13-14
See 1:3 for same beginning.Beloved of the Lord ( ηγαπημενο υπο κυριου ). Perfect passive participle of αγαπαω with υπο and the ablative as in 1Th 1:4, only here κυριου instead of θεου, the Lord Jesus rather than God the Father.
Because that God chose you ( οτ ειλατο υμας ο θεος ). First aorist middle indicative of αιρεω, to take, old verb, but uncompounded only in N.T. here, Php 1:22; Heb 11:25, and here only in sense of
choose, that being usually εξαιρεομα or προοριζω.
From the beginning ( απ' αρχης ). Probably the correct text (Aleph D L) and not απαρχην (first fruits, B G P), though here alone in Paul's writings and a hard reading, the eternal choice or purpose of God (1Co 2:7; Eph 1:4; 2Ti 1:9), while απαρχην is a favourite idea with Paul (1Co 15:20, 23; 16:15; Ro 8:23; 11:16; 16:5).
Unto salvation ( εις σωτηριαν ). The ultimate goal, final salvation.
In sanctification of the Spirit ( εν αγιασμω πνευματος ). Subjective genitive πνευματος, sanctification wrought by the Holy Spirit.
And belief of the truth ( κα πιστε αληθειας ). Objective genitive αληθειας, belief in the truth.
Whereunto ( εις ο ). The goal, that is the final salvation ( σωτηρια ). Through our gospel ( δια του ευαγγελιου ημων ). God called the Thessalonians through Paul's preaching as he calls men now through the heralds of the Cross as God
chose (cf. 1Th 2:12; 5:24).
To the obtaining ( εις περιποιησιν ). Probably correct translation rather than possession. See on 1Th 5:9, there
of salvation, here
of glory (the shekinah, glory of Jesus).
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