2 Thessalonians 1:6-8 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10

Having mentioned their persecutions and tribulations, which they endured principally for the cause of Christ, the apostle proceeds to offer several things for their comfort under them; as, I. He tells them of the present happiness and advantage of their sufferings, 2 Thess. 1:5. Their faith being thus tried, and patience exercised, they were improved by their sufferings, insomuch that they were counted worthy of the kingdom of God. Their sufferings were a manifest token of this, that they were... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Thessalonians 1:1-10

1:1-10 Paul and Silas and Timothy send this letter to the Church of the Thessalonians which is in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Brothers, we ought always to thank God for you, as it is fitting, because your faith is on the increase, and because the love of each one of you all for each other grows ever greater, so that we ourselves are telling proudly about you in the Churches of God, about your constancy and faith amidst all the persecutions and afflictions which you... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 1:6

Seeing it is a righteous thing with God ,.... That which is righteous in itself, is righteous in the sight of God, but it is not always so with men; men may think it a righteous thing that they should be rewarded for persecuting the followers of Christ, supposing they hereby do God good service; but on the contrary, with God, and in his sight and account, it is a righteous thing, or a point of justice, to recompence tribulation to them that trouble you : persecution is an affliction, or... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 1:7

And to you who are troubled, rest with us ,.... This is another branch of the justice of God, in rendering to them who are afflicted and persecuted for righteousness sake, "rest"; a relaxation or rest from persecutions, for a while at least; as the churches of Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had, from that persecution raised at the death of Stephen, Acts 9:31 and as the Christians had at the destruction of Jerusalem; which though it was a day of vengeance to the unbelieving Jews, were times of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 1:8

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 the lightning, not only sudden, but glorious, illustrious, and visible; he will be seen and easily discerned; there will be such a light and flaming fire about him, which, as it will serve to make him visible, will greatly add to the majesty of his appearance, and strike terror to his enemies, and burn them up round about; see Daniel 7:7 or else it may... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Thessalonians 1:6

Seeing it is a righteous thing - Though God neither rewards nor punishes in this life in a general way, yet he often gives proofs of his displeasure, especially against those who persecute his followers. They, therefore, who have given you tribulation, shall have tribulation in recompense. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Thessalonians 1:7

And to you who are troubled, rest with us - And while they have tribulation, you shall have that eternal rest which remains for the people of God. When the Lord Jesus shall be revealed - But this fullness of tribulation to them, and rest to you, shall not take place till the Lord Jesus come to judge the world. With his mighty angels - The coming of God to judge the world is scarcely ever spoken of in the sacred writings without mentioning the holy angels, who are to accompany him,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Thessalonians 1:8

In flaming fire - Εν φλογι πυρος· In thunder and lightning, taking vengeance - inflicting just punishment on them that know not God - the heathen who do not worship the true God, and will not acknowledge him, but worship idols; and on them that obey not the Gospel - the Jews, particularly who have rejected the Gospel, and persecuted Christ and his messengers; and all nominal Christians who, though they believe the Gospel as a revelation from God, yet do not obey it as a rule of life. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Thessalonians 1:6

Verse 6 6To appoint affliction. We have already stated why it is that he makes mention of the vengeance of God against the wicked — that we may learn to rest in the expectation of a judgment to come, because God does not as yet avenge the wicked, while it is, nevertheless, necessary that they should suffer the punishment of their crimes. Believers, however, at the same time, understand by this that there is no reason why they should envy the momentary and evanescent felicity of the wicked,... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Thessalonians 1:7

Verse 7 7When the Lord shall be manifested. Here we have a confirmation of the foregoing statement. For as it is one of the articles of our faith, that Christ will come from heaven, and will not come in vain, faith ought to seek the end of his coming. Now this is — that he may come as a Redeemer to his own people; nay more, that he may judge the whole world. The description which follows has a view to this — that the pious may understand that God is so much the more concerned as to their... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Thessalonians 1:1-10

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 1:6

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 1:7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 1:8

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Thessalonians 1:6

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Thessalonians 1:7

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Thessalonians 1:8

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Thessalonians 1:6

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Thessalonians 1:7

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