2 Thessalonians 1:5 ESV

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 1:5

Which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God ,.... That is, according as some think, that God should glorify those that are persecuted, and punish their persecutors: this sense indeed may seem to agree with what follows; but the apostle is speaking not of something future, but of something present; not of what God will do hereafter, but of the present sufferings of the saints. According to others the sense is, that God's suffering affliction and persecution to befall his own... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Thessalonians 1:5

A manifest token of the righteousness judgement of God - The persecutions and tribulations which you endure, are a manifest proof that God has judged righteously in calling you Gentiles into his Church; and these sufferings are also a proof that ye are called in; for they who enter into the kingdom of God go through great tribulation; your going through that tribulation is a proof that ye are entering in, and God sees it right and just that ye should be permitted to suffer before ye enjoy... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Thessalonians 1:5

Verse 5 5A demonstration of the righteous judgment of God. Without mentioning the exposition given by others, I am of opinion that the true meaning is this — that the injuries and persecutions which innocent and pious persons endure from the wicked and abandoned, shew clearly, as in a mirror, that God will one day be the judge of the world. And this statement is quite at antipodes with that profane notion, which we are accustomed to entertain, whenever it goes well with the good and ill with... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Address and salutation. "Paul, and Silvanus, and Timothy, unto the Church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ; Grace to you and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ." The address is the same as in the First Epistle to the Thessalonians, with the exception of the substitution of "our Father" for "the Father." The salutation is also the same, with the addition of the twofold source from which grace and peace are invoked, which is the same as in many... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 1:5

Which is a manifest token. A sentence in apposition, so that the words, "which is," printed in italics, ought to be omitted. By "token" is here meant pledge or proof. The reference is not simply to the Thessalonians, but to the whole clause—to the fact of the Thessalonians steadfastly enduring persecutions and affliction; in other words, to their sufferings for the sake of the gospel. Of the righteous —just— judgment of God. Not to be referred to the present state, and particularly to... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Thessalonians 1:5

Which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God - The word “which” is supplied by our translators, and there may be some doubt to what the apostle has reference as being “a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God.” The general sense seems to be, that the fact that they were thus persecuted was an evidence that there would be a future judgment, when the righteous who were persecuted would be rewarded, and the wicked who persecuted them would be punished. The manner in which... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Thessalonians 1:3-5

2 Thessalonians 1:3-5. We are bound to thank God It is highly observable that the apostle here wraps up his praise of men in praise to God, giving him the glory of the increase of grace which was manifest in the Thessalonian believers. That your faith groweth exceedingly Notwithstanding all that is done by your enemies to prevent its increase, and even to destroy it. Probably he had heard from them since he sent them the former letter. And the charity Or love rather, of every one of... 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 1:5

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Thessalonians 1:5

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Thessalonians 1:5

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 1:5

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Thessalonians 1:5

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Thessalonians 1:3-5

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