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"and to you who are being afflicted to give rest together with us when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with his mighty angels."

— 2 Thessalonians 1:7, NET Bible

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2 Thessalonians 1 — Context

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As a result we ourselves boast about you in the churches of God for your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and afflictions you are enduring.

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Encouragement in Persecution This is evidence of God’s righteous judgment, to make you worthy of the kingdom of God, for which in fact you are suffering.

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For it is right for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you,

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and to you who are being afflicted to give rest together with us when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with his mighty angels.

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With flaming fire he will mete out punishment on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.

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They will undergo the penalty of eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of his strength,

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when he comes to be glorified among his saints and admired on that day among all who have believed– and you did in fact believe our testimony.

2 Thessalonians 1:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Thessalonians 1:7 say?
2 Thessalonians 1:7 in the NET Bible reads: “and to you who are being afflicted to give rest together with us when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with his mighty angels.”
Where is 2 Thessalonians 1:7 in the Bible?
2 Thessalonians 1:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Thessalonians, chapter 1, verse 7.
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 1:7.
What translation should I read 2 Thessalonians 1:7 in?
2 Thessalonians 1:7 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 1:7?
2 Thessalonians 1:7 reads (NET): “and to you who are being afflicted to give rest together with us when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with his mighty angels.” 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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