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when he comes to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired among all those who have believed (because our testimony to you was believed) in that day.

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Christ Glorified in His People

Commentators unanimously explain that at His return, Christ's primary glory will be displayed in and through His redeemed people. The saints themselves—their salvation, perseverance, and final glorious state—will be the ultimate showcase of the Redeemer's power and grace. As one scholar puts it, they are the 'trophies of the Redeemer's power to save.'

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2 Thessalonians

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Thessalonians 1:10

18th Century

Theologian

When he shall come to be glorified in his saints. That is, the redeemed in that day will be the means of promoting his glory, or the unive…

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On 2 Thessalonians 1:10

When he shall come (οταν ελθη). Second aorist active subjunctive with οταν, future and indefinite temporal clause (Robertson, G…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On 2 Thessalonians 1:10

19th Century

Preacher

"Then he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired in all them that believe–"

Which passage means, I suppose, tha…

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Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On 2 Thessalonians 1:10

Thankfully, another side of God’s repayment remains, that of glorification. “On the day he comes” further defines “when the Lord Jesus is revealed”…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On 2 Thessalonians 1:10

16th Century

Theologian

When he shall come to be sanctified. As he has until now discussed the punishment of the wicked, he now returns to the pious, and says tha…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Thessalonians 1:10

17th Century

Pastor

When he shall come to be glorified in his saints
Or by them who are set apart for holiness and happiness by God the …

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Thessalonians 1:5–10

17th Century

Minister

Religion, if worth anything, is worth everything; and those who have no religion, or none worth having, or do not know how to value it, cannot find…