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 Godchose

(cf. 1 Thessalonians 2:12; 1 Thessalonians 5:24).To the obtaining

(εις περιποιησιν). Probably correct translation rather than possession. See on 1 Thessalonians 5:9, thereof salvation

, hereof glory

(the shekinah, glory of Jesus).

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