2 Thessalonians 1:3
We are bound - as it is meet. The accumulation of cognate expressions indicates the apostle's earnestness. Groweth exceedingly [υ π ε ρ α υ ξ α ν ε ι]. N. T. o. See on 1 Thessalonians 3:10.... [ Continue Reading ]
We are bound - as it is meet. The accumulation of cognate expressions indicates the apostle's earnestness. Groweth exceedingly [υ π ε ρ α υ ξ α ν ε ι]. N. T. o. See on 1 Thessalonians 3:10.... [ Continue Reading ]
Glory [ε ν κ α υ χ α σ θ α ι]. N. T. o. The simple verb kaucasqai to boast, and the kindred nouns kauchma ground of boasting, and kauchsiv act of boasting, are favorites with Paul.... [ Continue Reading ]
A manifest token [ε ν δ ε ι γ μ α]. N. T. o. Comp. endeixiv, Philippians 1:28. The token is the patience and faith with which they endure persecution and tribulation. It is a token of the righteous judgment of God, in that it points to the future glory which God will confer at the final judgment and... [ Continue Reading ]
Seeing it is [ε ι π ε ρ]. More literally, if so be that. Confirming, in a hypothetical form, the assertion of God's judgment upon persecutors, ver. 2 Thessalonians 1 :5It implies no doubt, but rhetorically puts a recognized fact as a supposition. So Romans 3:30; Romans 8:9; Romans 8:17; 1 Corinthia... [ Continue Reading ]
Rest [α ν ε σ ι ν]. See on liberty, Acts 24:23. With this exception only in Paul. With us. According to Paul's habit of identifying his experience with that of his Christian readers. See 1 Corinthians 4:8; Romans 8:23; Philippians 1:29; Philippians 1:30; Philippians 2:18; Philippians 3:20;... [ Continue Reading ]
In flaming fire [ε ν π υ ρ ι φ λ ο γ ο ς]. Lit. in a fire of flame. Comp. 1 Corinthians 1:13; 2 Peter 3:7. Taking vengeance [δ ι δ ο ν τ ο ς ε κ δ ι κ η σ ι ν]. Lit. giving or rendering. Vengeance is an unfortunate rendering, as implying, in popular usage, personal vindictiveness. See on 2 Corinthi... [ Continue Reading ]
Shall be punished [δ ι κ η ν τ ι σ ο υ σ ι ν]. The verb (N. T. o.) means to pay or render. Lit. shall pay penalty. Everlasting destruction [ο λ ε θ ρ ο ν α ι ω ν ι ο ν]. The phrase nowhere else in N. T. In LXX, 4 Macc. 10 15. Rev. properly, eternal destruction. It is to be carefully noted that eter... [ Continue Reading ]
To be glorified [ε ν δ ο ξ α σ θ η ν α ι]. Only here and ver. 12 in N. T. Repeatedly in LXX See Exodus 14:4; Exodus 14:17; Isaiah 45:26. oClass.... [ Continue Reading ]
Wherefore [ε ι ς ο]. Better, to which end. Comp. Colossians 1:29. The end is, "that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God," ver. 5. The same thought is continued in ver. 11. Count - worthy [α ξ ι ω σ η]. Comp. 1 Timothy 5:17; Hebrews 3:3; Hebrews 10:29. Your calling [τ η ς κ λ η σ ε ω ς]. I... [ Continue Reading ]
The name [τ ο ο ν ο μ α]. In no case where it is joined with Jesus, or Christ, or Lord Jesus, does it mean the title or dignity. 33 Paul follows O. T. usage, according to which the name of the Lord is often used for all that the name covers; so that the name of the Lord = the Lord himself. ADDITION... [ Continue Reading ]