Parallel Verses
NET Bible
With flaming fire he will mete out punishment on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.
New American Standard Bible
dealing out retribution to those who
King James Version
In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:
Holman Bible
taking vengeance with flaming fire
International Standard Version
in blazing fire. He will take revenge on those who do not know God and on those who refuse to obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.
A Conservative Version
in a fire of flame rendering vengeance to those who have not known God, and to those not obeying the good-news of our Lord Jesus Christ.
American Standard Version
rendering vengeance to them that know not God, and to them that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus:
Amplified
dealing out [full and complete] vengeance to those who do not [seek to] know God and to those who ignore and refuse to obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus [by choosing not to respond to Him].
An Understandable Version
He will inflict punishment on those people who do not know God [as Savior], and on those who do not obey the Gospel message of our Lord Jesus.
Anderson New Testament
in flaming fire, to take vengeance on those who know not God, and who obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ;
Bible in Basic English
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:
Common New Testament
inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.
Daniel Mace New Testament
in flaming fire, to take vengeance on those, who know not God, and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:
Darby Translation
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;
Godbey New Testament
in the fire of flame, dispensing vengeance to those who know not God, and to those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus:
Goodspeed New Testament
in a blaze of fire, and takes vengeance on the godless who will not listen to the good news of our Lord Jesus.
John Wesley New Testament
In flaming fire, taking vengeance on them who know not God, and who obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Julia Smith Translation
In fire of flame giving vengeance to them not knowing God, and to them not listening to the good news of our Lord Jesus Christ:
King James 2000
In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:
Lexham Expanded Bible
with burning flame giving punishment to those who do not know God and who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus,
Modern King James verseion
in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God and who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
in flaming fire, rendering vengeance unto them that know not God, and to them that obey not unto the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Moffatt New Testament
in flaming fire, to inflict punishment on those who ignore God, even on those who refuse obedience to the gospel of our Lord Jesus,
Montgomery New Testament
in flaming fire. Then shall he take vengeance on those who know not God, even on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.
New Heart English Bible
giving vengeance to those who do not know God, and to those who do not obey the Good News of our Lord Jesus,
Noyes New Testament
in flaming fire, taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus;
Sawyer New Testament
in a flame of fire, executing judgment on all that know not God and obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus;
The Emphasized Bible
In a fiery flame; holding forth vengeance - against them that refuse to know God, and them who decline to hearken unto the glad-message of our Lord Jesus,
Thomas Haweis New Testament
in a flame of fire, taking vengeance of them that know not God, and obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:
Twentieth Century New Testament
Then he will 'inflict punishment upon those who refuse to know God, and upon those who turn a deaf ear' to the Good News of Jesus, our Lord.
Webster
In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:
Weymouth New Testament
He will come in flames of fire to take vengeance on those who have no knowledge of God, and do not obey the Good News as to Jesus, our Lord.
Williams New Testament
in a flame of fire, who will take vengeance on those who do not know God, that is, those who will not listen to the good news of our Lord Jesus.
World English Bible
giving vengeance to those who don't know God, and to those who don't obey the Good News of our Lord Jesus,
Worrell New Testament
awarding vengeance to those who know not God, and to those who obey not the Gospel of our Lord Jesus;
Worsley New Testament
with his mighty angels, in flaming fire, taking vengeance on those who know not God, and who obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:
Youngs Literal Translation
in flaming fire, giving vengeance to those not knowing God, and to those not obeying the good news of our Lord Jesus Christ;
Themes
Anger of God » Specially reserved for the day of wrath
Character » Of the wicked » Ignorant of God
Character of the wicked » Ignorant of God
eternal Death » Shall be inflicted by Christ
Fire » As an instrument of divine judgment
Glory » Jesus Christ being glorified in his saints
God » The incarnation of Christ, both a mystery and a revelation » Vengeance of
Gospel » General references to
The gospel » Awful consequences of not obeying
Ignorance of God » Punishment of
Knowledge » Those that do not know the lord
Punishment of the The Wicked » On account of their » Disobeying the gospel
Punishment of the The Wicked » On account of their » Ignorance of God
Saints » Jesus Christ being glorified in his saints
Second coming of Christ » Rewards at, bestowed upon believers » Warnings to the wicked concerning
The second coming of Christ » The wicked » Shall be punished at
The second coming of Christ » The manner of » In flaming fire
the future » Rewards at, bestowed upon believers » Warnings to the wicked concerning
Interlinear
Eido
me
μή
me
not, no, that not, God forbid 9, lest, neither, no man , but, none, not translated,
Usage: 493
References
American
Fausets
Hastings
Word Count of 37 Translations in 2 Thessalonians 1:8
Verse Info
Context Readings
Thanksgiving For The Thessalonian Believers
7 and to you who are being afflicted to give rest together with us when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with his mighty angels. 8 With flaming fire he will mete out punishment on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. 9 They will undergo the penalty of eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of his strength,
Phrases
Cross References
Matthew 25:41
"Then he will say to those on his left, 'Depart from me, you accursed, into the eternal fire that has been prepared for the devil and his angels!
Galatians 4:8
Formerly when you did not know God, you were enslaved to beings that by nature are not gods at all.
Hebrews 10:27
but only a certain fearful expectation of judgment and a fury of fire that will consume God's enemies.
Hebrews 12:29
For our God is indeed a devouring fire.
2 Peter 3:7
But by the same word the present heavens and earth have been reserved for fire, by being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of the ungodly.
Genesis 3:24
When he drove the man out, he placed on the eastern side of the orchard in Eden angelic sentries who used the flame of a whirling sword to guard the way to the tree of life.
Exodus 5:2
But Pharaoh said, "Who is the Lord that I should obey him by releasing Israel? I do not know the Lord, and I will not release Israel!"
Deuteronomy 4:11
You approached and stood at the foot of the mountain, a mountain ablaze to the sky above it and yet dark with a thick cloud.
Deuteronomy 4:30
In your distress when all these things happen to you in the latter days, if you return to the Lord your God and obey him
Deuteronomy 5:5
(I was standing between the Lord and you at that time to reveal to you the message of the Lord, because you were afraid of the fire and would not go up the mountain.) He said:
Deuteronomy 32:35
I will get revenge and pay them back at the time their foot slips; for the day of their disaster is near, and the impending judgment is rushing upon them!"
Deuteronomy 32:41-42
I will sharpen my lightning-like sword, and my hand will grasp hold of the weapon of judgment; I will execute vengeance on my foes, and repay those who hate me!
1 Samuel 2:12
The sons of Eli were wicked men. They did not recognize the Lord's authority.
Psalm 2:9-12
You will break them with an iron scepter; you will smash them like a potter's jar!'"
Psalm 9:10
Your loyal followers trust in you, for you, Lord, do not abandon those who seek your help.
Psalm 18:44
When they hear of my exploits, they submit to me. Foreigners are powerless before me;
Psalm 21:8-9
You prevail over all your enemies; your power is too great for those who hate you.
Psalm 50:2-6
From Zion, the most beautiful of all places, God comes in splendor.
Psalm 79:6
Pour out your anger on the nations that do not acknowledge you, on the kingdoms that do not pray to you!
Psalm 94:1
O Lord, the God who avenges! O God who avenges, reveal your splendor!
Isaiah 1:19
If you have a willing attitude and obey, then you will again eat the good crops of the land.
Isaiah 27:11
When its branches get brittle, they break; women come and use them for kindling. For these people lack understanding, therefore the one who made them has no compassion on them; the one who formed them has no mercy on them.
Isaiah 61:2
to announce the year when the Lord will show his favor, the day when our God will seek vengeance, to console all who mourn,
Isaiah 63:4-6
For I looked forward to the day of vengeance, and then payback time arrived.
Jeremiah 9:6
They do one act of violence after another, and one deceitful thing after another. They refuse to pay attention to me," says the Lord.
Daniel 7:10
A river of fire was streaming forth and proceeding from his presence. Many thousands were ministering to him; Many tens of thousands stood ready to serve him. The court convened and the books were opened.
Zephaniah 1:6
and those who turn their backs on the Lord and do not want the Lord's help or guidance."
Matthew 25:46
And these will depart into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life."
John 3:19
Now this is the basis for judging: that the light has come into the world and people loved the darkness rather than the light, because their deeds were evil.
John 8:19
Then they began asking him, "Who is your father?" Jesus answered, "You do not know either me or my Father. If you knew me you would know my Father too."
Acts 6:7
The word of God continued to spread, the number of disciples in Jerusalem increased greatly, and a large group of priests became obedient to the faith.
Romans 1:5
Through him we have received grace and our apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith among all the Gentiles on behalf of his name.
Romans 1:28
And just as they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them over to a depraved mind, to do what should not be done.
Romans 2:7-8
eternal life to those who by perseverance in good works seek glory and honor and immortality,
Romans 6:16
Do you not know that if you present yourselves as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one you obey, either of sin resulting in death, or obedience resulting in righteousness?
Romans 10:16
But not all have obeyed the good news, for Isaiah says, "Lord, who has believed our report?"
Romans 15:18
For I will not dare to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me in order to bring about the obedience of the Gentiles, by word and deed,
Romans 16:26
but now is disclosed, and through the prophetic scriptures has been made known to all the nations, according to the command of the eternal God, to bring about the obedience of faith --
1 Corinthians 15:34
Sober up as you should, and stop sinning! For some have no knowledge of God -- I say this to your shame!
2 Corinthians 10:5
and every arrogant obstacle that is raised up against the knowledge of God, and we take every thought captive to make it obey Christ.
Galatians 3:1
You foolish Galatians! Who has cast a spell on you? Before your eyes Jesus Christ was vividly portrayed as crucified!
1 Thessalonians 4:5
not in lustful passion like the Gentiles who do not know God.
Hebrews 2:3
how will we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was first communicated through the Lord and was confirmed to us by those who heard him,
Hebrews 5:9
And by being perfected in this way, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him,
Hebrews 10:30
For we know the one who said, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay," and again, "The Lord will judge his people."
Hebrews 11:8
By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place he would later receive as an inheritance, and he went out without understanding where he was going.
1 Peter 1:2
according to the foreknowledge of God the Father by being set apart by the Spirit for obedience and for sprinkling with Jesus Christ's blood. May grace and peace be yours in full measure!
1 Peter 3:6
like Sarah who obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. You become her children when you do what is good and have no fear in doing so.
1 Peter 4:17
For it is time for judgment to begin, starting with the house of God. And if it starts with us, what will be the fate of those who are disobedient to the gospel of God?
2 Peter 3:10-12
But the day of the Lord will come like a thief; when it comes, the heavens will disappear with a horrific noise, and the celestial bodies will melt away in a blaze, and the earth and every deed done on it will be laid bare.
Revelation 6:10
They cried out with a loud voice, "How long, Sovereign Master, holy and true, before you judge those who live on the earth and avenge our blood?"
Revelation 6:16-17
They said to the mountains and to the rocks, "Fall on us and hide us from the face of the one who is seated on the throne and from the wrath of the Lamb,
Revelation 20:10
And the devil who deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur, where the beast and the false prophet are too, and they will be tormented there day and night forever and ever.
Revelation 20:14-15
Then Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death -- the lake of fire.
Revelation 21:8
But to the cowards, unbelievers, detestable persons, murderers, the sexually immoral, and those who practice magic spells, idol worshipers, and all those who lie, their place will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur. That is the second death."