II Thessalonians 1:8
The Scripture
(8) In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Second Thessalonians 1 opens with Paul thanking God for the Thessalonians' growing faith and love despite ongoing persecution. He views their afflictions as evidence of God's righteous judgment, assuring them they are counted worthy of His kingdom. The chapter closes with the promise that the Lord Jesus will return in flaming fire to judge the disobedient and be glorified in his saints, and Paul's prayer that God fulfill their calling.
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Genesis 3:24Deuteronomy 4:11Deuteronomy 5:5Psalms 21:8Psalms 21:9Psalms 50:2Psalms 50:3Psalms 50:4Psalms 50:5Psalms 50:6Daniel 7:10Matthew 25:41
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