2 Thessalonians 1:6 web — Since it is a righteous thing with God to repay affliction to those who afflict you,

World English Bible

"Since it is a righteous thing with God to repay affliction to those who afflict you,"

— 2 Thessalonians 1:6, World English Bible

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2 Thessalonians 1 — Context

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We are bound to always give thanks to God for you, brothers, even as it is appropriate, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of each and every one of you towards one another abounds;

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so that we ourselves boast about you in the assemblies of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and in the afflictions which you endure.

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This is an obvious sign of the righteous judgment of God, to the end that you may be counted worthy of the Kingdom of God, for which you also suffer.

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Since it is a righteous thing with God to repay affliction to those who afflict you,

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and to give relief to you who are afflicted with us, when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with his mighty angels in flaming fire,

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giving vengeance to those who don't know God, and to those who don't obey the Good News of our Lord Jesus,

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who will pay the penalty: eternal destruction from the face of the Lord and from the glory of his might,

2 Thessalonians 1:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Thessalonians 1:6 say?
2 Thessalonians 1:6 in the World English Bible reads: “Since it is a righteous thing with God to repay affliction to 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 (WEB): “Since it is a righteous thing with God to repay affliction to 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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