2 Thessalonians 1:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Thessalonians 1:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Thessalonians 1:6 is a verse from the book of 2 Thessalonians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Thessalonians 1:6 — KJV
“Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you;”
— 2 Thessalonians 1:6 (KJV)
2 Thessalonians 1:6 in Context — About the Book of 2 Thessalonians
2 Thessalonians steadies a church shaken by false reports that the day of the Lord had already come. Paul untangles end-times confusion, commands dignified work over idle speculation, and prays strength into anxious hearts: may the Lord direct your hearts into God's love and Christ's perseverance.
Cross-References for 2 Thessalonians 1:6
“And he said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou any thing unto him: for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only son from me.”
Shares key themes with 2 Thessalonians 1:6: seeing, thing, god
“When thou art in tribulation, and all these things are come upon thee, even in the latter days, if thou turn to the LORD thy God, and shalt be obedient unto his voice; are...: Heb. have found thee”
Shares key themes with 2 Thessalonians 1:6: thing, god, tribulation
“For all that do such things, and all that do unrighteously, are an abomination unto the LORD thy God.”
Shares key themes with 2 Thessalonians 1:6: righteous, thing, god
“By terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer us, O God of our salvation; who art the confidence of all the ends of the earth, and of them that are afar off upon the sea:”
Shares key themes with 2 Thessalonians 1:6: righteous, thing, god
“Thy righteousness also, O God, is very high, who hast done great things: O God, who is like unto thee!”
Shares key themes with 2 Thessalonians 1:6: righteous, thing, god
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