Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
<< 2 Thessalonians 1:8   2 Thessalonians 1:10 >>


2 Thessalonians 1:9

Who—Greek, "persons who," etc.

destruction from the presence of the Lord—driven far from His presence [ALFORD]. The sentence emanating from Him in person, sitting as Judge [BENGEL], and driving them far from Him (Matthew 25:41; Revelation 6:16; Revelation 12:14; compare I Peter 3:12; Isaiah 2:10, Isaiah 2:19). "The presence of the Lord" is the source whence the sentence goes forth; "the glory of His power" is the instrument whereby the sentence is carried into execution [EDMUNDS]. But ALFORD better interprets the latter clause (see II Thessalonians 1:10), driven "from the manifestation of His power in the glorification of His saints." Cast out from the presence of the Lord is the idea at the root of eternal death, the law of evil left to its unrestricted working, without one counteracting influence of the presence of God, who is the source of all light and holiness (Isaiah 66:24; Mark 9:44).




Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing 2 Thessalonians 1:9:

Job 19:29
Isaiah 34:8
Isaiah 59:17
Isaiah 61:2
Daniel 2:35
Zechariah 2:7
Malachi 4:6
Matthew 25:46
Romans 5:21
2 Thessalonians 1:1
Hebrews 1:6
Revelation 21:8

 

<< 2 Thessalonians 1:8   2 Thessalonians 1:10 >>

DISCLAIMER: Church of the Great God (CGG) provides these resources to aid the individual in studying the Bible. However, it is up to the individual to "prove all things, and hold fast to that which is good" (I Thessalonians 5:21). The content of these resources does not necessarily reflect the views of CGG. They are provided for information purposes only.

©Copyright 1992-2024 Church of the Great God.   Contact C.G.G. if you have questions or comments.