| Geneva Study Bible {10} That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory. (10) To exhort all men diligently and earnestly to lead a godly life. People's New Testament 2:12 His kingdom. The kingdom of Christ, visible as the church on earth. Wesley's Notes 2:12 To his kingdom here, and glory hereafter. Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary 12. worthy of God-"worthy of the Lord" (Col 1:10); "worthily of the saints" (Ro 16:2, Greek): ". of the Gospel" (Php 1:27) ". of the vocation wherewith ye are called" (Eph 4:1). Inconsistency would cause God's name to be "blasphemed among the Gentiles" (Ro 2:24). The Greek article is emphatical, "Worthy of THE God who is calling you." hath called-So one of the oldest manuscripts and Vulgate. Other oldest manuscripts, "Who calleth us." his kingdom-to be set up at the Lord's coming. glory-that ye may share His glory (Joh 17:22; Col 3:4). Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary 2:7-12 Mildness and tenderness greatly recommend religion, and are most conformable to God's gracious dealing with sinners, in and by the gospel. This is the way to win people. We should not only be faithful to our calling as Christians, but in our particular callings and relations. Our great gospel privilege is, that God has called us to his kingdom and glory. The great gospel duty is, that we walk worthy of God. We should live as becomes those called with such a high and holy calling. Our great business is to honour, serve, and please God, and to seek to be worthy of him. | 
