2 Thessalonians 1:9
Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;
Cross-reference
In 2 Thessalonians 2:8, the lawless one is destroyed by the splendor of Christ's coming — the same glory from which the wicked are excluded here.
Daniel 12:2 contrasts everlasting life with shame and contempt, corresponding to the eternal destruction of the wicked here.
Matthew 16:27 connects judgment to Christ's coming in glory — the same event at which this punishment occurs.
In Matthew 7:23, Jesus says 'Away from me' to evildoers — directly parallel to being shut out from the Lord's presence.
In Matthew 22:13, the guest is thrown outside into darkness — an image of exclusion from the wedding feast, same as being shut out from God's presence.
Matthew 24:30 describes the Son of Man coming with power — the moment when this punishment is carried out.
In Matt 25:41, the same fate is described as 'eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels'—parallel to everlasting destruction and separation from God.
Matt 25:46 explicitly contrasts eternal punishment with eternal life, reinforcing the eternal duration and finality of the judgment here.
Mark 9:43-49 vividly depicts hell as unquenchable fire and undying worm, illustrating the everlasting destruction mentioned here.
In Luke 13:27, Jesus says 'Away from me, all you evildoers' — identical to Matthew 7:23, reinforcing this judgment.
Luke 16:26 emphasizes a fixed chasm between the saved and lost, paralleling being 'shut out from the presence of the Lord'.
Phil 3:19 directly states 'their destiny is destruction,' using the same Greek root, clearly parallel to everlasting destruction.
Titus 2:13 speaks of awaiting Christ's glory — contrasting with those here who are shut out from that glory.
2 Pet 2:17 says 'blackest darkness is reserved for them,' a metaphor for punishment echoing exclusion from God's presence.
In 2 Peter 3:7, the same destruction of the ungodly is tied to cosmic fire and the day of judgment.
In Jude 1:13, the blackest darkness reserved forever echoes the everlasting destruction and separation from God.
In Revelation 14:11, the smoke of their torment rises forever and no rest is given, amplifying the eternal punishment.
Revelation 20:11 depicts heaven and earth fleeing God's presence — mirroring this exclusion from His presence.
In Revelation 20:14, the lake of fire (second death) is the ultimate destiny, aligning with everlasting destruction.
In Revelation 21:8, the fiery lake (second death) is assigned to various sinners, paralleling the everlasting destruction.
In Revelation 22:15, the wicked are ‘outside’ the New Jerusalem, mirroring the exclusion from God’s presence.
Isaiah 66:24 depicts the undying worm and unquenched fire of the rebellious, directly paralleling the eternal punishment mentioned here.
Isaiah 33:14 asks who can dwell with everlasting burnings, anticipating the eternal destruction and separation from the Lord described here.
In Psalm 16:11, fullness of joy is found in God's presence — the exact opposite of being shut out from that presence.
In Psalm 51:11, David pleads not to be cast away from God's presence — the very judgment described here.
Isaiah 2:21 shows people hiding from God's presence in terror — the same exclusion from His presence described here.
In Isaiah 2:10, people hide from the fearful presence of the Lord — the same glorious presence from which the wicked are excluded here.
In Isaiah 2:10, people hide from the fearful presence of the Lord — the same glorious presence from which the wicked are excluded here.
Isaiah 50:11 warns that those who kindle their own fire will lie down in torment — a parallel to the torment of eternal destruction.
2 Kings 13:23 says God did not banish Israel from His presence — directly contrasting this banishment as punishment.
In 2 Kings 17:20, God casts Israel out of His sight — directly parallel to being 'shut out from the presence of the Lord' in final judgment.
In Psalm 37:38, transgressors are altogether destroyed and their future cut off — direct parallel to everlasting destruction.
1 Thessalonians 5:3 describes sudden destruction on those claiming peace — same theme of unexpected judgment on the unprepared.
Psalm 68:2 uses smoke and wax melting as images of the wicked perishing before God — a vivid parallel to eternal destruction.
Ephesians 2:8 presents salvation by grace through faith, contrasting sharply with the eternal destruction here — judgment vs gift.
1 Corinthians 16:22 pronounces a curse on those who do not love the Lord — the same fate of being cut off from God.
Mark 9:44 describes unending fire and undying worm — the same eternal punishment as here.
Isaiah 1:28 says rebels and sinners shall be consumed — a direct parallel to the eternal destruction of the wicked here.
Mark 3:29 speaks of an eternal sin with no forgiveness — matching the everlasting destruction as a permanent state.
Isaiah 27:11 warns of destruction with no compassion from God — parallels the irreversible punishment here.
Matthew 3:7 warns of 'the coming wrath' — the same divine judgment leading to everlasting destruction.
Matthew 18:8 warns of being thrown into eternal fire — parallel to the everlasting destruction here.
Matthew 7:13 speaks of the broad road leading to destruction — the same fate of everlasting destruction.
In Genesis 3:8, Adam and Eve hide from God’s presence after sin, foreshadowing the permanent separation of the ungodly.
In Genesis 4:16, Cain is banished from the Lord’s presence, a precursor to the final exclusion of the wicked.
In Job 22:17, the wicked say 'Leave us alone' — a wish that becomes the reality of being shut out from God's presence forever.
In Revelation 14:10, the ungodly are tormented with fire, but in the presence of the Lamb — a different emphasis than being shut out.
Psalm 50:3 shows God's coming with devouring fire — a theophany of judgment that parallels the destruction here.
In Psalm 2:12, kings are warned to kiss the Son or perish in wrath — a parallel warning of destruction from God's anger.
Revelation 15:8 shows God's glory filling the sanctuary — contrast to being 'away from the presence' here.
Psalm 73:18 describes God setting the wicked in slippery places to fall to ruin — a parallel to the ruin they face here.
In Deuteronomy 33:2, the Lord shines forth from Sinai — the glory of his presence from which the wicked are shut out in this verse.
Psalm 80:16 prays for enemies to perish at God's rebuke — a parallel to the punishment of destruction by God's presence.