2 Thessalonians 1:8

flaming fire. fire of flame (Greek. phlo x. Here; Luke 16:24.Acts 7:30; Hebrews 1:7; Revelation 1:14; Revelation 2:18; Revelation 19:12).

taking... on. giving... to.

vengeance. Greek. ekdikesis. See Luke 18:8.

know. App-132.

gospel. App-140.

Christ. The texts omit.

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