Thematic Bible
2 Thessalonians 1:1 (show verse)
Paul, Silvanus (Silas), and Timothy,To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:
2 Thessalonians 1:2 (show verse)
Grace to you and peace [inner calm and spiritual well-being] from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Thessalonians 1:3 (show verse)
We ought always and indeed are morally obligated [as those in debt] to give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters, as is fitting, because your faith is growing ever greater, and the [unselfish] love of each one of you toward one another is continually increasing.
spiritual Development » Examples of growth » The thessalonians
Faith » Trial of
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Thessalonians
Grace of God » Growth in
spiritual Growth » Examples of » The thessalonians
Paul » Is persecuted
Spiritual » Examples of growth » The thessalonians
Suffering » Why God’s people suffer
Thankfulness » Should be offered » For faith exhibited by others
Thankfulness » Should be offered » For love exhibited by others
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » For faith exhibited by others
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » For love exhibited by others
Faith » Trial of
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Thessalonians
Grace of God » Growth in
spiritual Growth » Examples of » The thessalonians
Paul » Is persecuted
Spiritual » Examples of growth » The thessalonians
Suffering » Why God’s people suffer
Thankfulness » Should be offered » For faith exhibited by others
Thankfulness » Should be offered » For love exhibited by others
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » For faith exhibited by others
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » For love exhibited by others
2 Thessalonians 1:4 (show verse)
Therefore, we speak of you with pride among the churches of God for your steadfastness [your unflinching endurance, and patience] and your firm faith in the midst of all the persecution and [crushing] distress which you endure.
Afflicted saints » Should be patient
Faith » Trial of
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Thessalonians
Meekness » Instances of » The thessalonians
Patience » Examples of
Patience » Should be accompanied by » Faith
Patience » Instances of » The thessalonian Christians
Paul » Is persecuted
Suffering » For Christ
Suffering » Why God’s people suffer
Faith » Trial of
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Thessalonians
Meekness » Instances of » The thessalonians
Patience » Examples of
Patience » Should be accompanied by » Faith
Patience » Instances of » The thessalonian Christians
Paul » Is persecuted
Suffering » For Christ
Suffering » Why God’s people suffer
2 Thessalonians 1:5 (show verse)
This is a positive proof of the righteous judgment of God [a sign of His fair verdict], so that you will be considered worthy of His kingdom, for which indeed you are suffering.
2 Thessalonians 1:6 (show verse)
For after all it is only just for God to repay with distress those who distress you,
2 Thessalonians 1:7 (show verse)
and to give relief to you who are so distressed and to us as well when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels in a flame of fire,
Angel (a spirit) » Functions of » Will be with Christ at his second coming
Angels » Wait upon Christ
Angels » Shall attend Christ at his second coming
Angels » The angels accompanying Christ when he returns
Christ » For select reading » Angels wait upon
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who the lord will come with
the Death of saints » Leads to » Rest
eternal Death » Shall be inflicted by Christ
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Rest
Glory » Jesus Christ being glorified in his saints
Knowledge » Those that do not know the lord
Rest » Heavenly
future Rest » The rewards of the faithful
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 manner of » Accompanied by angels
Spiritual » Cleansing » Composure
the future » For punishments, ancient modes of » Rest from the labour of life
the future » The rewards of the faithful for spiritual service » Rest from the labour of life
the future » Rewards at, bestowed upon believers » Warnings to the wicked concerning
Trouble » Those that are troubled
Vengeance » Who the lord shall take vengeance upon
Angels » Wait upon Christ
Angels » Shall attend Christ at his second coming
Angels » The angels accompanying Christ when he returns
Christ » For select reading » Angels wait upon
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who the lord will come with
the Death of saints » Leads to » Rest
eternal Death » Shall be inflicted by Christ
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Rest
Glory » Jesus Christ being glorified in his saints
Knowledge » Those that do not know the lord
Rest » Heavenly
future Rest » The rewards of the faithful
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 manner of » Accompanied by angels
Spiritual » Cleansing » Composure
the future » For punishments, ancient modes of » Rest from the labour of life
the future » The rewards of the faithful for spiritual service » Rest from the labour of life
the future » Rewards at, bestowed upon believers » Warnings to the wicked concerning
Trouble » Those that are troubled
Vengeance » Who the lord shall take vengeance upon
2 Thessalonians 1:8 (show verse)
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].
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
Fire » Christ shall appear in
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
Vengeance » Who the lord shall take vengeance upon
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
Fire » Christ shall appear in
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
Vengeance » Who the lord shall take vengeance upon
2 Thessalonians 1:9 (show verse)
These people will pay the penalty and endure the punishment of everlasting destruction, banished from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power,
Certainties » Sobering » Certainty of banishment from the divine presence
eternal Death » Is called » Destruction
eternal Death » Described as » Banishment from God
Destruction » Utter
Eternal » Punishment » Future
Everlasting » Conditions of receiving » Punishment
Glory » Jesus Christ being glorified in his saints
The gospel » Awful consequences of not obeying
Hell » Future punishment » Destruction » From presence of God
Knowledge » Those that do not know the lord
Power » Of Christ » The wicked will be destroyed by
Power » Of Christ » Glorious
The power of Christ » The wicked shall be destroyed by
The power of Christ » Described as » Glorious
Punishment » Future punishment
Punishment of the The Wicked » Future described as » Everlasting destruction
Saints » Jesus Christ being glorified in his saints
The second coming of Christ » The wicked » Shall be punished at
Seven » Certainties, seven that face the unrepentant sinner » Certainty of banishment from the divine presence
Sin » Punishment of » Future
the future » Greek, hades hebrew, sheol » Future
Vengeance » Who the lord shall take vengeance upon
eternal Death » Is called » Destruction
eternal Death » Described as » Banishment from God
Destruction » Utter
Eternal » Punishment » Future
Everlasting » Conditions of receiving » Punishment
Glory » Jesus Christ being glorified in his saints
The gospel » Awful consequences of not obeying
Hell » Future punishment » Destruction » From presence of God
Knowledge » Those that do not know the lord
Power » Of Christ » The wicked will be destroyed by
Power » Of Christ » Glorious
The power of Christ » The wicked shall be destroyed by
The power of Christ » Described as » Glorious
Punishment » Future punishment
Punishment of the The Wicked » Future described as » Everlasting destruction
Saints » Jesus Christ being glorified in his saints
The second coming of Christ » The wicked » Shall be punished at
Seven » Certainties, seven that face the unrepentant sinner » Certainty of banishment from the divine presence
Sin » Punishment of » Future
the future » Greek, hades hebrew, sheol » Future
Vengeance » Who the lord shall take vengeance upon
2 Thessalonians 1:10 (show verse)
when He comes to be glorified in His saints on that day [that is, glorified through the changed lives of those who have accepted Him as Savior and have been set apart for His purpose], and to be marveled at among all who have believed, because our testimony to you was believed and trusted [and confirmed in your lives].
2 Thessalonians 1:11 (show verse)
With this in view, we constantly pray for you, that our God will count you worthy of your calling [to faith] and with [His] power fulfill every desire for goodness, and complete [your] every work of faith,
2 Thessalonians 1:12 (show verse)
so that the name of our Lord Jesus will be glorified in you [by what you do], and you in Him, according to the [precious] grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.