period, but of a general extent of time (compare “day of salvation” in 2 Corinthians 6:2). 2b. and the day of vengeance of our God; When Jesus reads Isaiah 61:1, 2 in the Nazareth synagogue, it is noteworthy that he stops just before this phrase (Luke 4:18–20). Jesus does not come to earth the first time to condemn, as he himself says (John 3:17). The day of vengeance will occur when Jesus returns (2 Thessalonians 1:7–9). 2c. to comfort all who mourn; 3a. to grant to those