2 Thessalonians 1:6 “After all, it is only right for God to repay with affliction those who…”

2 Thessalonians 1:6

After all, it is only right for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you,

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you;

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

if so be that it is a righteous thing with God to recompense affliction to them that afflict you,

Geneva Bible 1599

For it is a righteous thing with God, to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you,

Darby Translation

if at least [it is a] righteous thing with God to render tribulation to those that trouble you,

Young's Literal Translation

since [it is] a righteous thing with God to give back to those troubling you — trouble,

Bible in Basic English

For it is an act of righteousness on God's part to give trouble as their reward to those who are troubling you,

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Cross references

“Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you;”

Zechariah 2:8 Deuteronomy 32:41–43 Psalm 94:20–23 Isaiah 49:26 Revelation 6:10 Revelation 19:2

Zechariah 2:8 · BSB

For this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “After His Glory has sent Me against the nations that have plundered you—for whoever touches you touches the apple of His eye—

Deuteronomy 32:41–43 · BSB

when I sharpen My flashing sword, and My hand grasps it in judgment, I will take vengeance on My adversaries and repay those who hate Me.

Psalm 94:20–23 · BSB

Can a corrupt throne be Your ally— one devising mischief by decree?

Isaiah 49:26 · BSB

I will make your oppressors eat their own flesh; they will be drunk on their own blood, as with wine. Then all mankind will know that I, the LORD, am your Savior and your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.”

Revelation 6:10 · BSB

And they cried out in a loud voice, “How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You judge those who dwell upon the earth and avenge our blood?”

Revelation 19:2 · BSB

For His judgments are true and just. He has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality. He has avenged the blood of His servants that was poured out by her hand.”

Also

Colossians 3:25 Exodus 23:22

Colossians 3:25 · BSB

Whoever does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism.

Exodus 23:22 · BSB

But if you will listen carefully to his voice and do everything I say, I will be an enemy to your enemies and a foe to your foes.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

5All this is clear evidence of God’s righteous judgment. And so you will be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are suffering.

7and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels

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