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ὅπως ἐνδοξασθῇ τὸ ὄνομα τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ ἐν ὑμῖν, καὶ ὑμεῖς ἐν αὐτῷ, κατὰ τὴν χάριν τοῦ Θεοῦ ἡμῶν καὶ κυρίου Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ

In this closing clause of Paul’s prayer for the Thessalonians, we encounter one of the most beautifully compact expressions of mutual glorification between Christ and his people. The syntax and vocabulary of the verse draw from rich theological wells—grace, union with Christ, and eschatological hope.

Grammatical Foundations

ὅπως ἐνδοξασθῇ—“in order that (he) may be glorified”

ὅπως—introduces a purpose clause, “so that” or “in order that.” ἐνδοξασθῇ—aorist passive subjunctive, 3rd person singular from ἐνδοξάζω, “be glorified.” The passive form points to divine action: it is God who glorifies Christ in the believers.… Learn Koine Greek