2 Thessalonians 1:8 kjva — In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:

King James Version with Apocrypha

"In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:"

— 2 Thessalonians 1:8, King James Version with Apocrypha

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2 Thessalonians 1 — Context

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Which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer:

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Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you;

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And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels,

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In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:

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Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;

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When he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired in all them that believe (because our testimony among you was believed) in that day.

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Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power:

2 Thessalonians 1:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Thessalonians 1:8 say?
2 Thessalonians 1:8 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not 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 (KJVA): “In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not 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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