2 Thessalonians 1:8 cpdv — granting vindication, by a flame of fire, against those who do not know God and who are not obedient to the Gospel of o…

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"granting vindication, by a flame of fire, against those who do not know God and who are not obedient to the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. "

— 2 Thessalonians 1:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Thessalonians 1 — Context

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which are a sign of the just judgment of God, so that you may be held worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you also suffer.

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For certainly, it is just for God to repay trouble to those who trouble you,

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and to repay you, who are being troubled, with a repose with us, when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with the Angels of his virtue,

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granting vindication, by a flame of fire, against those who do not know God and who are not obedient to the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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These shall be given the eternal punishment of destruction, apart from the face of the Lord and apart from the glory of his virtue,

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when he arrives to be glorified in his saints, and to become a wonder in all those who have believed, in that day, because our testimony has been believed by you.

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Because of this, too, we pray always for you, so that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may complete every act of his goodness, as well as his work of faith in virtue,

2 Thessalonians 1:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Thessalonians 1:8 say?
2 Thessalonians 1:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “granting vindication, by a flame of fire, against those who do not know God and who are not obedient to the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. ”
Where is 2 Thessalonians 1:8 in the Bible?
2 Thessalonians 1:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Thessalonians, chapter 1, verse 8.
Who wrote 2 Thessalonians?
2 Thessalonians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 51–52.
What is the book of 2 Thessalonians about?
Written shortly after 1 Thessalonians, this short letter corrects a panicked rumor that "the day of the Lord is already here," urges steady work and patience under persecution, and calls believers to a settled hope that holds up under trial.
What are the major themes of 2 Thessalonians?
2 Thessalonians explores themes including Christ's Return, Endurance, Work, Steadfastness, Comfort. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Thessalonians 1:8.
What translation should I read 2 Thessalonians 1:8 in?
2 Thessalonians 1:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Thessalonians 1:8?
2 Thessalonians 1:8 reads (CPDV): “granting vindication, by a flame of fire, against those who do not know God and who are not obedient to the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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