2 Thessalonians 1:11 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Wherefore In regard of which, as we rejoice in what is already done, and have the most earnest concern that the precious seed we have sown may answer the hope with which we see it springing up, and may at length advance to full maturity; we pray always for you We are incessant in our supplications to God; that he would account you worthy of this calling That is, would make you meet for the glory to which you are called; see Ephesians 4:4; and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness Which is no less than perfect holiness: that he would produce in you all those amiable and happy affections and tempers, which his paternal regard for our happiness engages him to recommend and require. “This,” observes Mr. Blackwall, ( Sac. Class., vol. 1. p. 184,) “is the shortest and the most charming emphatical representation that is anywhere to be found, of that immense graciousness and admirable benignity of God, which no words can fully express, but was never so happily and so fully expressed as here.” And the work of faith with power That faith which is his work, wrought by his almighty power, Ephesians 1:19-20; that is, that he would perfect your faith in Christ and in his gospel, and by it your holiness in all its branches. That the name The love and power; of our Lord Jesus Christ While you act in a manner so suitable to the relation in which you stand to him; may be glorified Gloriously displayed; in you That is, in these works of his grace and power wrought in and by you; and ye in him May also be glorified, may have the honour of approving yourselves his true, faithful, obedient servants; the excellent of the earth, and may for ever share in the glory he hath prepared for such in heaven; according to the grace The free, unmerited favour and love of our merciful God and the Lord Jesus Christ By whom that grace is so fully manifested to, and so plentifully bestowed upon us.