when He comes to be glorified among His saints on that Day, and to be marveled at among all who have believed, because our testimony among you was believed. Truth to Learn Christ is coming in glory to judge and to rule. Behind the Words “To be glorified” is...
2 Thessalonians 1:9 – Eternal Torment
These shall pay the penalty, eternal distress from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power, Truth to Learn Those who reject Jesus Christ will suffer terribly, for eternity! Behind the Words The words “pay the penalty” is translated from the words dikēn tisousin. The...
2 Thessalonians 1:8 – Righteous Blazing Fire
in blazing fire giving vengeance to those who do not know God, and to those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. Truth to Learn God will judge unbelievers, so we don’t need to. Behind the Words “Blazing” is translated from the Greek word phlox, which...
2 Thessalonians 1:7 – Eternal Rest
and to you who are troubled, rest with us in the revelation of the Lord Jesus from heaven with His mighty angels, Truth to Learn Christians may be suffering now, but we will have eternal rest. Behind the Words Some translations start this verse off with, “and to give...
2 Thessalonians 1:6 – Righteous Judgment
since it is a righteous thing with God to repay with tribulation those who trouble you, Truth to Learn God will “pay back” those who cause Christians to suffer. Behind the Words The word “since” is translated from eiper. This Greek word is made up of ei, which is...
2 Thessalonians 1:5 – A Kingdom Viewpoint
which is a plain indication of God’s righteous judgment, for you to be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you indeed suffer; Truth to Learn Christians know God’s merciful judgment and can keep God’s kingdom in view when we suffer persecution and tribulation. Behind the Words...
2 Thessalonians 1:4 – Faithful Endurance
so that we ourselves boast of you among the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that you endure, Truth to Learn Our growth comes from enduring difficult circumstances. Behind the Words Kauchomai is the Greek verb translated “boast.” This word may...
2 Thessalonians 1:3 – Growing Difficulties
We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other, Truth to Learn Difficult times help our faith to grow. Behind the Words The words “we are bound”...
2 Thessalonians 1:2 – Grace and Peace
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn People who know God’s grace can experience peace with Him. Behind the Words “Grace” is translated from the Greek noun charis, which is from the verb chairō, meaning “to rejoice.” Charis means...
2 Thessalonians 1:1 – Jesus’ Church
Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Truth to Learn All Christians are members of the church of Jesus Christ. Behind the Words “Church” is translated from the Greek word ekklēsia, which is made up of ek,...