NT Text: 2 Thessalonians 1:12
OT Source(s):
Source: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Reference Type: Allusion
Connection Method(s): Analogy
Significance: Paul's prayer "so that the name of the Lord Jesus may be glorified" alludes to Isaiah 66:5 LXX—"so that the name of the Lord may be glorified"—using the compound verb endoxasthē (linking back to verse 10's allusion to Psalm 89:7) to create thematic unity across the thanksgiving section. Isaiah 66:5's original context addressed faithful Israelites suffering persecution from their fellow countrymen, precisely analogous to the Thessalonians' situation, and Paul's christological transformation applies "the name of the Lord" (Yahweh) to "the name of our Lord Jesus," consistent with his pattern of transferring divine identity to Christ. The phrase "the name of" represents character, reputation, and authority, so Paul prays that through the Thessalonians' faithful endurance under persecution, Christ's character will be revealed and his reputation enhanced. This emphasizes that believers glorify Christ not only at his future return (verse 10) but also presently through faithful witness, transforming their suffering from potential discouragement into an opportunity for glorifying Christ's name.