2 Thessalonians 1:6
1:5 Which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer:Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you;
KJV
Since it is a righteous thing with God to repay affliction to those who afflict you,
Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you;
Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you;
What does 2 Thessalonians 1:6 mean?
2 Thessalonians 1:6 is a verse in the book of 2 Thessalonians, in the New Testament. In the original Greek, key words include εἴπερ (ei), δίκαιος (dikaios), παρά (para). It connects to 5 cross-referenced passages elsewhere in Scripture.
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Cross-references
Related passages from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me.
Matthew 28:20Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
1 Corinthians 9:21To them that are without law, as without law, (being not without law to God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without law.
2 Thessalonians 3:6Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us.
2 Thessalonians 3:10For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
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Other verses that share key original-language words with 2 Thessalonians 1:6.
And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just.
Matthew 12:28But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you.
Matthew 19:26But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
Matthew 21:31Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.
Matthew 23:35That upon you may come all the righteous blood shed upon the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel unto the blood of Zacharias son of Barachias, whom ye slew between the temple and the altar.
Matthew 24:9Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake.
Matthew 6:30Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?
Frequently asked questions
What does 2 Thessalonians 1:6 say?
2 Thessalonians 1:6 (King James Version) reads: "Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you;"
Is 2 Thessalonians 1:6 in the Old or New Testament?
2 Thessalonians 1:6 is in the New Testament of the Bible, in the book of 2 Thessalonians.
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