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that they all might be judged who didn`t believe the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
That they all might be damned. The word damned we commonly apply now exclusively to future punishment, and it has a harsher signi…
That they all might be judged (ινα κριθωσιν παντες). First aorist passive subjunctive of κρινω, to sift, to judge, with ινα. Ultim…
19th Century
Anglican
That they all — This is God’s purpose in making them believe the lie: so that they all might be judged. He who desires not the dea…
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Baptist
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…
The ultimate consequences for them will be condemnation. Failing to appropriate the truth of the Gospel, they willingly choose wickedness instead; …
16th Century
Protestant
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
That they all might be damned Or judged, discerned and distinguished from true Christians and real believers, or rather that t…
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…
13th Century
Catholic
1. Having described those whom the Antichrist has power to deceive—namely, those foreknown to suffer damnation—the Apostle now gives the rea…
