


2 Thessalonians 1:7
Bible Versions
And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels,
and to give rest along with us to you who are being troubled, when the Lord Yeshua is revealed from heaven with his mighty angels
and 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
and to you that are afflicted rest with us, at the revelation of the Lord Jesus from heaven with the angels of his power in flaming fire,
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Revelation 14:13
¶ And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed [are] the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them. -
Matthew 16:27
For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works. -
Jude 1:14
And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints, -
Jude 1:15
¶ To execute judgment upon all, and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have ungodly committed, and of all their hard [speeches] which ungodly sinners have spoken against him. -
Revelation 22:16
I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, [and] the bright and morning star. -
2 Corinthians 4:17
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding [and] eternal weight of glory; -
Matthew 25:31
¶ When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory:
2 Thessalonians 1:7 offers profound comfort and assurance to believers undergoing persecution and tribulation. This verse is part of Paul’s broader message to the church in Thessalonica, who were facing significant suffering for their faith.
Context
The Thessalonian church was a young community, established by Paul during his second missionary journey. From the outset, they experienced intense opposition and affliction (as evident in 1 Thessalonians 1:6). In this second letter, Paul addresses their continued distress, but also clarifies misunderstandings about the timing of the Lord's return. Here, he assures them that their present suffering is not in vain, and that God's righteous judgment will ultimately bring relief to the afflicted and retribution to their oppressors. This verse directly follows Paul's declaration that God will justly repay trouble to those who trouble them (2 Thessalonians 1:6).
Key Themes
Linguistic Insights
Practical Application
For believers today, 2 Thessalonians 1:7 offers immense hope and a clear perspective on present difficulties. It reminds us that: