Reference

2 Thessalonians 1:9

Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;
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And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels,

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In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:

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Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;

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When he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired in all them that believe (because our testimony among you was believed) in that day.

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Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power:

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The verse describes "everlasting destruction," which, while using the word "everlasting," could be interpreted as a destruction that is final and complete, rather than a continuous process of being destroyed.

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This verse explicitly uses the term "everlasting destruction," directly aligning with the theme's definition of using "everlasting" to describe a permanent, irreversible result.

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While the verse describes a negative outcome, it focuses on "everlasting destruction" and separation from God's presence and power, which could be interpreted as a consequence rather than an active infliction of "punishment" in the sense of torment or vengeance.

The Man of Sin (2 Thessalonians 2)

This verse describes a general punishment for those who do not know God and do not obey the