2 Thessalonians 1:6 nasb — For after all it is only just for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you,

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"For after all it is only just for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you,"

— 2 Thessalonians 1:6, NASB

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2 Thessalonians 1 — Context

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We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brethren, as is only fitting, because your faith is greatly enlarged, and the love of each one of you toward one another grows ever greater;

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therefore, we ourselves speak proudly of you among the churches of God for your perseverance and faith in the midst of all your persecutions and afflictions which you endure.

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This is a plain indication of God's righteous judgment so that you will be considered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which indeed you are suffering.

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For after all it is only just for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you,

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and to give relief to you who are afflicted and to us as well when the Lord Jesus will be revealed from heaven with His mighty angels in flaming fire,

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dealing out retribution to those who do not know God and to those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.

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These will pay the penalty of eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power,

2 Thessalonians 1:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Thessalonians 1:6 say?
2 Thessalonians 1:6 in the NASB reads: “For after all it is only just for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you,”
Where is 2 Thessalonians 1:6 in the Bible?
2 Thessalonians 1:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Thessalonians, chapter 1, verse 6.
Who wrote 2 Thessalonians?
2 Thessalonians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 51–52.
What is the book of 2 Thessalonians about?
Written shortly after 1 Thessalonians, this short letter corrects a panicked rumor that "the day of the Lord is already here," urges steady work and patience under persecution, and calls believers to a settled hope that holds up under trial.
What are the major themes of 2 Thessalonians?
2 Thessalonians explores themes including Christ's Return, Endurance, Work, Steadfastness, Comfort. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Thessalonians 1:6.
What translation should I read 2 Thessalonians 1:6 in?
2 Thessalonians 1:6 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Thessalonians 1:6?
2 Thessalonians 1:6 reads (NASB): “For after all it is only just for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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