ACC ~ 2 Thessalonians 1 v6

NOT AN OPINION BUT A DECLARATION. THEODORET OF CYR: When Paul says “since indeed,” he means it as an affirmation without any shred of doubt. When we are in the habit of making an affirmation, we say “Since indeed this is true,” meaning “This is to be treated as true without any question.” Therefore God is said to be just, when, coming as the enforcer of the law, there is reward for us who have suffered for the faith and punishment for the godlessness of our persecutors. INTERPRETATION OF THE SECOND LETTER TO THE THESSALONIANS.

PELAGIUS: “Since indeed” suggests confirmation, not doubt. It is as if Paul had said that since the source of righteousness can judge what is righteous, just as God has promised rest for those who suffer for his name, so tribulation will come for those who make tribulation for the faithful. PELAGIUS’S COMMENTARY ON THE SECOND LETTER TO THE THESSALONIANS.

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