2 Thessalonians 1:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Thessalonians 1:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Thessalonians 1:8 is a verse from the book of 2 Thessalonians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: takin..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
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: taking: or, yielding”
— 2 Thessalonians 1:8 (KJV)
2 Thessalonians 1:8 in Context — About the Book of 2 Thessalonians
2 Thessalonians steadies a church shaken by false reports that the day of the Lord had already come. Paul untangles end-times confusion, commands dignified work over idle speculation, and prays strength into anxious hearts: may the Lord direct your hearts into God's love and Christ's perseverance.
Cross-References for 2 Thessalonians 1:8
“Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.”
Shares key themes with 2 Thessalonians 1:8: know, god, lord
“The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which is blessed for evermore, knoweth that I lie not.”
Shares key themes with 2 Thessalonians 1:8: know, god, lord
“That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: in...: or, for the acknowledgement”
Shares key themes with 2 Thessalonians 1:8: know, god, lord
“And a curse, if ye will not obey the commandments of the LORD your God, but turn aside out of the way which I command you this day, to go after other gods, which ye have not known.”
Shares key themes with 2 Thessalonians 1:8: know, god, obey
“Only acknowledge thine iniquity, that thou hast transgressed against the LORD thy God, and hast scattered thy ways to the strangers under every green tree, and ye have not obeyed my voice, saith the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 2 Thessalonians 1:8: know, god, obey
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