1 Thessalonians 2:12

Walk [π ε ρ ι π α τ ε ι ν]. By Paul exclusively in the metaphorical sense of behaving or conducting one's self. Similarly in Hebrews. In the Synoptic Gospels, with one exception (Mark 7:5), of the physical act. Both senses in the Fourth Gospel, but only the metaphorical sense in John's Epistles. Once in the metaphorical sense in Acts 21:21. In LXX almost exclusively literal; but see 2 Kings 20:23; Proverbs 8:20; Ecclesiastes 11:9. The phrase ajxiwv peripatein to walk worthily, in Ephesians 4:1; Colossians 1:10. Worthy of God [α ξ ι ω ς θ ε ο υ]. Better worthily. For ajxiwv comp. LXX, Wisd. 7 15; 16 1; Sir. 14 11. The formula ajxiwv qeou is found among the Pergamum papyri. A priest of Dionysus is described as having performed his sacred duties ajxiwv qeou. A priestess of Athene as having served ajxiwv thv qeou kai thv patridov worthily of the goddess and of her fatherland. A chief herdsman as having conducted the divine mysteries. ajxiwv tou kaqhgemonov Dionusou worthily of his chief, Dionysus. The dates of these papyri are from 141 B. C. to the beginning of the first century A. D. 19 Kingdom and glory. The only instance of this collocation. God's kingdom is here conceived as present - the economy of divine grace to which the readers are called as Christians. Glory is the future consummation of that kingdom. For basileia kingdom, see on Luke 6:20. Doxa glory is not used in N. T. in its primary, classical sense of opinion or notion. It signifies reputation, John 12:43; Romans 2:7; Romans 2:10 brightness or splendor, Acts 22:11; Romans 9:4; 1 Corinthians 14:40. Glory of God expresses the sum total of the divine perfections. The idea is prominent in redemptive revelation : see Isaiah 60:1; Romans 5:2; Romans 6:4. It expresses the form in which God reveals himself in the economy of salvation : see Romans 9:23; Ephesians 1:12; 1 Timothy 1:11. It is the means by which the redemptive work is carried on : see 2 Peter 1:3; Romans 6:4; Ephesians 3:16; Colossians 1:11. It is the goal of Christian hope : see Romans 5:2; Romans 8:18; Romans 8:21; Titus 2:13.