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Judgment as a Consequence
Commentators explain that the judgment described is the just and logical consequence of people's choices, not an arbitrary act by God. Scholars like Albert Barnes note the Greek can be read as 'so that they might be judged' (a result) rather than 'in order that they might be judged' (a primary purpose). Their condemnation is a righteous response to their actions.
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2 Thessalonians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Thessalonians 2:12
18th Century
Theologian
That they all might be damned. The word damned we commonly apply now exclusively to future punishment, and it has a harsher signi…
AT Robertson
On 2 Thessalonians 2:12
That they all might be judged (ινα κριθωσιν παντες). First aorist passive subjunctive of κρινω, to sift, to judge, with ινα. Ultim…
Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Thessalonians 2:11–17
19th Century
Preacher
And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: that they all might be damned who believed not the trut…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Thessalonians 2:12
The ultimate consequences for them will be condemnation. Failing to appropriate the truth of the Gospel, they willingly choose wickedness instead; …
John Calvin
On 2 Thessalonians 2:12
16th Century
Theologian
That all may be condemned. This means that they may receive the punishment due for their impiety. Thus, those who perish have no just reas…
John Gill
On 2 Thessalonians 2:12
17th Century
Pastor
That they all might be damned
Or judged, discerned and distinguished from true Christians and real believers, or rather that t…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Thessalonians 2:5–12
17th Century
Minister
Something hindered or withheld the man of sin. It is supposed to be the power of the Roman Empire, which the apostle did not mention more plainly a…