2 Thessalonians 2:12

2 Thessalonians 2:12. That they may all be judged. Ellicott says: ‘It need scarcely be said that κριθω ͂ σιν is not per se “ might be damned,” but simply “might be judged,” the further idea of an unfavourable judgment being supplied by the context.' However, the familiar use of the word ‘judgment' to denote the judicial punishment of men by God, shows that the fact that in the majority of cases judgment results in punishment has told upon terminology.

Took pleasure in unrighteousness. This was the reason of their rejecting the love of truth from their minds; they loved the darkness because their deeds were evil.