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Divine Justice, Not Revenge
Commentators are careful to explain that the term 'vengeance' here does not mean petty human revenge. Instead, it refers to God's perfect and righteous justice. This act of judgment is not an emotional outburst but a necessary expression of God's holy character, vindicating His people and upholding His own glory by punishing rebellion.
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2 Thessalonians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Thessalonians 1:8
18th Century
Theologian
In flaming fire. This is a circumstance that is not noticed in the account of His appearing in the parallel passage in [Reference 1 Thessa…
AT Robertson
On 2 Thessalonians 1:8
Rendering (διδοντος). Genitive of present active participle of διδωμ, to give, agreeing with Ιησου.
Vengeance
Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Thessalonians 1:7–11
19th Century
Preacher
When the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels, in flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Thessalonians 1:8
Two types of repayment to be meted out at the righteous judgment of God deserve consideration in light of the Christian’s present trouble. One is t…
John Calvin
On 2 Thessalonians 1:8
16th Century
Theologian
Who will inflict vengeance. To better persuade believers that the persecutions they endure will not go unpunished, he teaches that this al…
John Gill
On 2 Thessalonians 1:8
17th Century
Pastor
In flaming fire Which may either refer to Christ, who will be revealed from heaven in such a manner; and whose coming will be as th…
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…