2 Thessaloniciens 1:5-12 BDS

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

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

In these verses the apostle again tells the Thessalonians of his earnest and constant prayer for them. He could not be present with them, yet he had a constant remembrance of them; they were much upon his thoughts; he wished them well, and could not express his good-will and good wishes to them better than in earnest constant prayer to God for them: Wherefore also we pray, etc. Note, The believing thoughts and expectation of the second coming of Christ should put us upon prayer to God for... 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

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

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 1:9

Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction ,.... With destruction both of soul and body, though not with the annihilation of either; their gnawing worm of conscience will never die, and the fire of divine wrath will never be quenched; the smoke of their torment will ascend for ever. Sin being committed against an infinite and eternal Being, will be infinite in its duration; nor will it cease to be in the persons punished, who will not be in the least reformed or purged from sin by... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 1:10

When he shall come to be glorified in his saints ,.... Or by them who are set apart for holiness and happiness by God the Father; whose sins are expiated by the blood and sacrifice of Christ; to whom he is made sanctification; and who are sanctified by the Spirit and grace of God; and in whom Christ has a peculiar interest, through his Father's gift, his own purchase, and the power of his grace: and when he comes a second time he will be glorified in these persons; he will appear glorious to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 1:11

Wherefore also we pray always for you ,.... Not only observe the above things to your comfort, to support you under sufferings, but we add our prayers, and not only now, but always, that you may be among them in whom Christ will be glorified and admired; in order to which we most sincerely pray, that our God would count you worthy of this calling . The Syriac version reads, "your calling", as in 1 Corinthians 1:26 . The Vulgate Latin reads, "his own calling", meaning their effectual... read more

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

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 1:5

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 1:9

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 1:10

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 1:11

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