2 Thessalonians 1:8

“In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for 2 Thessalonians 1:8

In flaming fire, taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the Gospel of our Lorde Iesus Christ,
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

dealing out retribution to those who do not know God and to those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

rendering vengeance to them that know not God, and to them that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus:
- American Standard Version (1901)

To give punishment to those who have no knowledge of God, and to those who do not give ear to the good news of our Lord Jesus:
- Basic English Bible

in blazing fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who know not God, and those who do not obey the glad tidings of our Lord Jesus Christ;
- Darby Bible

In a flame of fire, giving vengeance to them who know not God, and who obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

in flaming fire, rendering vengeance to them that know not God, and to them that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus:
- English Revised Version

giving vengeance to those who don't know God, and to those who don't obey the Good News of our Lord Jesus,
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for 2 Thessalonians 1:8

Wesley's Notes for 2 Thessalonians 1:8


1:8 Taking vengeance - Does God barely permit this, or (as the Lord once rained brimstone and fire from the Lord out of heaven, #Gen 19:24|) does a fiery stream go forth from him for ever? Who know not God - (The root of all wickedness and misery) who remain in heathen ignorance. And who obey not - This refers chiefly to the Jews, who had heard the gospel.



People's Bible Notes for 2 Thessalonians 1:8


2Th 1:8 In flaming fire. The flaming fire denotes brightness, glory, purity, and also destruction to adversaries. Dazzling brightness is always associated with his coming. God was revealed at Sinai in flaming fire (Ex 3:2; 19:18). Them that know not God. Know him not because they refuse to know him. See Ro 1:28. And obey not the gospel. This class refuse to accept and obey the gospel. Their day of grace will end with the day of the Lord.

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