Paul writes to a persecuted church with a word that reframes their suffering as proof they are being counted worthy of God’s kingdom.

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Lyrics

Grace to you and peace from God our Father And the Lord Jesus Christ We are bound to always give thanks to God for you brothers

Even as it is appropriate because your faith grows exceedingly And the love of each and every one of you towards one another abounds So that we ourselves boast about you in the assemblies of God For your perseverance and faith in all your persecutions

And in the afflictions which you endure This is an obvious sign of the righteous judgement of God To the end that you may be counted worthy Of God’s Kingdom for which you also suffer

For it is a righteous thing with God To repay affliction to those who afflict you And to give relief to you who are afflicted with us When the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven With his mighty angels in flaming fire

Punishing those who don’t know God And to those who don’t obey the Good News of our Lord Jesus Who will pay the penalty eternal destruction From the face of the Lord and from the glory of his might

When he comes in that day to be glorified in his saints And to be admired amongst all those who have believed Because our testimony to you was believed To this end we also pray always for you

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Published 2026-05-22 · Last updated 2026-06-06
Written by Reid Wender, Editorial Director at Psalmody Press