2 Thessalonians 1:8 “in blazing fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and…”

2 Thessalonians 1:8

in blazing fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

punishing those who don’t know God, and to those who don’t obey the Good News of our Lord Jesus,

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

In flaming fire, rendring vengeance vnto them, that doe not know God, and which obey not vnto the Gospel of our Lord Iesus Christ,

Darby Translation

in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who know not God, and those who do not obey the glad tidings of our Lord Jesus Christ;

Young's Literal Translation

in flaming fire, giving vengeance to those not knowing God, and to those not obeying the good news of our Lord Jesus Christ;

Bible in Basic English

To give punishment to those who have no knowledge of God, and to those who do not give ear to the good news of our Lord Jesus:

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Cross references

“flaming”

Hebrews 10:27 2 Peter 3:7 2 Peter 3:10–12 Matthew 25:41 Hebrews 12:29 Revelation 20:10

Hebrews 10:27 · BSB

but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume all adversaries.

2 Peter 3:7 · BSB

And by that same word, the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men.

2 Peter 3:10–12 · BSB

But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and its works will be laid bare.

Matthew 25:41 · BSB

Then He will say to those on His left, ‘Depart from Me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.

Hebrews 12:29 · BSB

“For our God is a consuming fire.”

Revelation 20:10 · BSB

And the devil who had deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur, into which the beast and the false prophet had already been thrown. There they will be tormented day and night forever and ever.

“taking”

Hebrews 10:30 Deuteronomy 32:35 Psalm 2:9–12 Psalm 94:1 Isaiah 61:2 Revelation 6:10

Hebrews 10:30 · BSB

For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge His people.”

Deuteronomy 32:35 · BSB

Vengeance is Mine; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip; for their day of disaster is near, and their doom is coming quickly.”

Psalm 2:9–12 · BSB

You will break them with an iron scepter; You will shatter them like pottery. ”

Psalm 94:1 · BSB

O LORD, God of vengeance, O God of vengeance, shine forth.

Isaiah 61:2 · BSB

to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of our God’s vengeance, to comfort all who mourn,

Revelation 6:10 · BSB

And they cried out in a loud voice, “How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You judge those who dwell upon the earth and avenge our blood?”

“that know”

Psalm 79:6 Zephaniah 1:6 Exodus 5:2 Isaiah 27:11 John 3:19 Romans 1:28

Psalm 79:6 · BSB

Pour out Your wrath on the nations that do not acknowledge You, on the kingdoms that refuse to call on Your name,

Zephaniah 1:6 · BSB

and those who turn back from following the LORD, neither seeking the LORD nor inquiring of Him.”

Exodus 5:2 · BSB

But Pharaoh replied, “Who is the LORD that I should obey His voice and let Israel go? I do not know the LORD, and I will not let Israel go.”

Isaiah 27:11 · BSB

When its limbs are dry, they are broken off. Women come and use them for kindling; for this is a people without understanding. Therefore their Maker has no compassion on them, and their Creator shows them no favor.

John 3:19 · BSB

And this is the verdict: The Light has come into the world, but men loved the darkness rather than the Light because their deeds were evil.

Romans 1:28 · BSB

Furthermore, since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, He gave them up to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done.

“and that”

1 Peter 4:17 Romans 6:16 Hebrews 2:3 Deuteronomy 4:30 Psalm 18:44 Acts 6:7

1 Peter 4:17 · BSB

For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who disobey the gospel of God?

Romans 6:16 · BSB

Do you not know that when you offer yourselves as obedient slaves, you are slaves to the one you obey, whether you are slaves to sin leading to death, or to obedience leading to righteousness?

Hebrews 2:3 · BSB

how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? This salvation was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard Him,

Deuteronomy 4:30 · BSB

When you are in distress and all these things have happened to you, then in later days you will return to the LORD your God and listen to His voice.

Psalm 18:44 · BSB

When they hear me, they obey me; foreigners cower before me.

Acts 6:7 · BSB

So the word of God continued to spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem grew rapidly, and a great number of priests became obedient to the faith.

Also

Galatians 4:8

Galatians 4:8 · BSB

Formerly, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those who by nature are not gods.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

7and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels

9They will suffer the penalty of eternal destruction, separated from the presence of the Lord and the glory of His might,

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