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We
See on 1Th 1:2.
Angel from heaven (ἄγγελος ἐξ οὐρανοῦ)
The phrase only here. “Angels in heaven or the heavens,” Mat 22:30; Mar 12:25; Mar 13:32. “Angels of the heavens,” Mat 24:36.
Other than that (παρ' ὃ)
Roman Catholic interpreters insist that παρ' should be rendered contrary to, though the Vulg. gives praeterquam besides. Some Protestant interpreters insist on besides as being against supplementing the gospel with traditions. The explanation is found in the previous words, a different gospel. Any gospel which is different from the one gospel, is both beside and contrary to.
Accursed (ἀνάθεμα)
See on Rom 9:3, and see on offerings, Luk 21:5. Comp. κατάρα, curse and see on ἐπικατάρατος cursed, Gal 3:13. In lxx. always curse, except Lev 27:28, and the apocryphal books, where it is always gift or offering. By Paul always curse: see Rom 9:3; 1Co 12:3; 1Co 16:22. The sense of excommunication, introduced by patristic writers, does not appear in New Testament.