2 Thessalonians 1:9 asv — who shall suffer punishment, even eternal destruction from the face of the Lord and from the glory of his might,

American Standard Version

"who shall suffer punishment, even eternal destruction from the face of the Lord and from the glory of his might, "

— 2 Thessalonians 1:9, American Standard Version

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2 Thessalonians 1 — Context

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if so be that it is a righteous thing with God to recompense affliction to them that afflict you,

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and to you that are afflicted rest with us, at the revelation of the Lord Jesus from heaven with the angels of his power in flaming fire,

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rendering vengeance to them that know not God, and to them that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus:

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who shall suffer punishment, even eternal destruction from the face of the Lord and from the glory of his might,

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when he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be marvelled at in all them that believed (because our testimony unto you was believed) in that day.

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To which end we also pray always for you, that our God may count you worthy of your calling, and fulfil every desire of goodness and every work of faith, with power;

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that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and ye in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Thessalonians 1:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Thessalonians 1:9 say?
2 Thessalonians 1:9 in the American Standard Version reads: “who shall suffer punishment, even eternal destruction from the face of the Lord and from the glory of his might, ”
Where is 2 Thessalonians 1:9 in the Bible?
2 Thessalonians 1:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Thessalonians, chapter 1, verse 9.
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 1:9.
What translation should I read 2 Thessalonians 1:9 in?
2 Thessalonians 1:9 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 1:9?
2 Thessalonians 1:9 reads (ASV): “who shall suffer punishment, even eternal destruction from the face of the Lord and from the glory of his might, ” 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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