2 Thessalonians 1:7
And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels,
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 19
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τοῖς
G3588
τοῖς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
3 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
μετ'
with
G3326
μετ'
with
Strong's:
G3326
Word #:
6 of 19
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
τῇ
G3588
τῇ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
9 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
τοῦ
G3588
τοῦ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
11 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
κυρίου
the Lord
G2962
κυρίου
the Lord
Strong's:
G2962
Word #:
12 of 19
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
Ἰησοῦ
Jesus
G2424
Ἰησοῦ
Jesus
Strong's:
G2424
Word #:
13 of 19
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
ἀπ'
from
G575
ἀπ'
from
Strong's:
G575
Word #:
14 of 19
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
οὐρανοῦ
heaven
G3772
οὐρανοῦ
heaven
Strong's:
G3772
Word #:
15 of 19
the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of god); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the gospel (christianity)
μετ'
with
G3326
μετ'
with
Strong's:
G3326
Word #:
16 of 19
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
ἀγγέλων
angels
G32
ἀγγέλων
angels
Strong's:
G32
Word #:
17 of 19
compare g0034) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
Cross References
Revelation 14:13And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.Matthew 16:27For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.Revelation 22:16I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.Titus 2:13Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;Revelation 21:4And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.Isaiah 57:2He shall enter into peace: they shall rest in their beds, each one walking in his uprightness.Romans 8:17And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.Matthew 25:31When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory:2 Corinthians 4:17For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;Luke 17:30Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed.
Historical Context
The Roman emperor's parousia (arrival) involved massive military escort and public ceremony. Paul deliberately uses imperial imagery to describe Christ's return—the true King arrives with heavenly armies, eclipsing all earthly potentates. Caesar's arrival brought terror to rebels; Christ's coming brings rest to the faithful.
Questions for Reflection
- How does the certainty of Christ's visible return affect your daily choices?
- What 'rest' do you long for that only Christ's return can fully provide?
- Why does Christ need angelic armies at His return—what does this reveal about His mission?
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Analysis & Commentary
And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels—the flip side of verse 6: persecuted believers receive anesin (ἄνεσιν, relief/rest), literally 'loosening' of pressure. This rest comes when (en, ἐν, at the time of) Christ's apokalypsei (ἀποκαλύψει, revelation/unveiling)—His visible, unmistakable return.
From heaven (ap' ouranou, ἀπ' οὐρανοῦ) indicates heaven as His origin-point. With his mighty angels (literally 'angels of His power') shows Christ commanding angelic armies. This is no secret rapture but public, glorious manifestation. The same Jesus who ascended will descend with divine entourage to execute judgment.