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2 Thessalonians 1:9

2 Thessalonians 1:9
Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction,.... With destruction both of soul and body, though not with the annihilation of either; their gnawing worm of conscience will never die, and the…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction; - see the notes on Mat 25:41, Mat 25:46. The word which is here rendered “destruction” (ὄλεθρον olethron), is different from that which occurs in…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Who shall be punished - What this everlasting destruction consists in we cannot tell. It is not annihilation, for their being continues; and as the destruction is everlasting, it is an eternal…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Thessalonians 1:5-10

Having mentioned their persecutions and tribulations, which they endured principally for the cause of Christ, the apostle proceeds to offer several things for their comfort under them; as,

I. He tells…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

who shall be punishedwith everlasting destruction Rather, men who will pay the penalty of eternal destruction. In these awful words the Apostle describes the retribution designed for godless men and…