Verse Comparison: 1 Thessalonians 2:12
American Standard Version
to the end that ye should walk worthily of God, who calleth you into his own kingdom and glory.
Amplified® Bible
To live lives worthy of God, Who calls you into His own kingdom and the glorious blessedness [into which true believers will enter after Christ's return].
Contemporary English Version
We begged, encouraged, and urged each of you to live in a way that would honor God. He is the one who chose you to share in his own kingdom and glory.
Darby English Version
that ye should walk worthy of God, who calls you to his own kingdom and glory.
Good News Bible
We encouraged you, we comforted you, and we kept urging you to live the kind of life that pleases God, who calls you to share in his own Kingdom and glory.
International Standard Version
We comforted and encouraged you, urging you to live in a manner worthy of the God who calls you into his kingdom and glory.
King James Version
That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.
New American Standard Bible
so that you would walk in a manner worthy of the God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.
New International Version
encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory.
New King James Version
that you would walk worthy of God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
so that you would walk in a manner worthy of the God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.
Young's Literal Translation
for your walking worthily of God, who is calling you to His own reign and glory.