"The end"indicates that the second coming will be the end of time, the end of this world, the end of wickedness, the end of affliction, hardship and persecution, the end of suffering. Paul continues to pray for them to remain faithful so that "the end" will be a time of rejoicing and victory. The "calling" in Thessalonians is: [1] A calling to salvation by believing and obeying the gospel. (2 Thessalonians 2:13-14); [2] A calling to the entrance of the eternal state. (1 Thessalonians 1:12; 5:24) Paul prays that they will have the things they desire as they demonstrate the "work of faith" with power.

The purpose of such a prayer is that the name of Jesus will be glorified. "In you" refers to their daily lives, their conduct, their desires for goodness. A genuine Christian will bring glory to him because he is recognized as Lord. (Matthew 5:16; 2 Corinthians 9:13; 2 Peter 2:9; 2 Peter 2:12)

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