2 Thessalonians 1:8

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

"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
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What does 2 Thessalonians 1:8 mean?

2 Thessalonians 1:8 (KJV) - "In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ." This verse from the second letter to the Thessalonians, written by the apostle Paul, speaks about the coming judgment of God upon…

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The Fiery Consequence of Indifference

As we delve into the weighty admonitions of 2 Thessalonians 1:8, we are confronted with a strikingly vivid proclamation: "In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ" (KJV). This verse, though stark and…

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A Prayer for Justice and Deliverance

Heavenly Father, We come before Your holy throne with hearts that are heavy and minds that are troubled by the words of 2 Thessalonians 1:8: "In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ." Lord, these words…

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2 Thessalonians 1:8 - "In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:"
2 Thessalonians 1:7-9
2 Thessalonians 1:1 - "Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:"
1 Thessalonians 3:8 - "For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord."
2 Thessalonians 2:8 - "And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming:"
2 Thessalonians 1:2 - "Grace unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ."
1 Thessalonians 2:8 - "So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us."
1 Thessalonians 2:20 - "For ye are our glory and joy."
2 Thessalonians 1:6 - "Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you;"
2 Thessalonians 1:7 - "And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels,"
1 Thessalonians 2:1 - "For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain:"
1 Thessalonians 5:8 - "But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation."
2 Thessalonians 1:5 - "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:"
2 Thessalonians 1:9 - "Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;"
1 Thessalonians 2:3 - "For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:"
1 Thessalonians 1:2 - "We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers;"
1 Thessalonians 4:8 - "He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto us his holy Spirit."
"Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:" - 2 Thessalonians 1:1
2 Thessalonians 2:8 And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord will consume with the breath of His mouth and destroy with the brightness of His coming.
2 Thessalonians 2:8 And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord will consume with the breath of His mouth and destroy with the brightness of His coming.
2 Thessalonians 2:8 And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord will consume with the breath of His mouth and destroy with the brightness of His coming.
1 Thessalonians 5:2 - "For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night."
1 Thessalonians 4:2 - "For ye know what commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus."
2 Thessalonians 3:8 - "Neither did we eat any man's bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you:"
1 Thessalonians 2:7 - "But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:"
"For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord." - 1 Thessalonians 3:8
2 Thessalonians 2:1 - "Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him,"
"For ye are our glory and joy." - 1 Thessalonians 2:20
"Grace unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ." - 2 Thessalonians 1:2