V.9-12 Those who today do not believe the gospel — during the day of grace, see chart — and those who hear the gospel of the kingdom during the 7 years (“C” to “E”) and do not accept it, are the ones here described. God will make them believe a lie, because they would not believe the truth when they heard it. What a dreadful future waits for our unsaved loved ones.
V.13-14 God’s side and God’s doings.
V.15 Our responsibility. The two are usually together in the Scriptures.
V.16-17 What comfort! What a contrast to what we have just read, “our Father which hath loved us ... comfort your hearts (God’s side) ... in every good word and work (our responsibility).”