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The Promise of Ultimate Rest
Commentators explain that the "rest" promised to suffering believers is not temporary relief but an eternal release (Greek: anesis) from persecution, sorrow, and toil. This future rest is a core aspect of God's justice and will be enjoyed in fellowship with the apostles and all saints, providing a powerful hope for perseverance.
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2 Thessalonians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Thessalonians 1:7
18th Century
Theologian
And to you who are troubled. That is, "It will be a righteous thing for God to give to you who are persecuted rest in the last day." As it…
AT Robertson
On 2 Thessalonians 1:7
Rest with us (ανεσιν μεθ' ημων). Let up, release. Old word from ανιημ, from troubles here (2 Corinthians 2:13; [Refere…
Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Thessalonians 1:7
19th Century
Preacher
When the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels,
This rest, then, it seems, is to be given to us mainly whe…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Thessalonians 1:7
(7a) The other side of God’s justice is full bestowal of rest on those who have been “troubled” (GK 2567), a reward awaiting Paul and his coworkers…
John Calvin
On 2 Thessalonians 1:7
16th Century
Theologian
When the Lord shall be manifested. Here we have a confirmation of the previous statement. For as it is one of the articles of our faith th…
John Gill
On 2 Thessalonians 1:7
17th Century
Pastor
And to you who are troubled, rest with us
This is another branch of the justice of God, in rendering to them who are…
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…