2 Thessalonians 1:7 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels,

Rest - governed by "to recompense" (2 Thessalonians 1:6) х Anesin (G425), relaxation: loosening the tension, epitasis, which preceded; relaxing the strings of endurance now so tightly drawn. Anapausis (G372), "rest" (Matthew 11:28; Revelation 14:13), is cessation from labour. Sabbatismos (G4520) (Hebrews 4:9), 'a keeping of Sabbath.']

With us - namely, Paul, Silas, and Timothy, who are troubled like yourselves (2 Thessalonians 3:2).

When - not sooner, not later.

The, Lord Jesus shall be revealed - for now He is hidden, and our life hidden with Him (Colossians 3:3-4).

With his mighty angels (Greek, 'with the angels of His power') - i:e., the ministers by whom He makes His power to be recognized (Matthew 13:41-42). It is not their, but 'His might' which is prominent.

2 Thessalonians 1:7

7 And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with hisa mighty angels,