It is clear evidence of God’s righteous(A) judgment(B) that you will be counted worthy of God’s kingdom, for which you also are suffering,(C) since it is just for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you and to give relief to you who are afflicted, along with us. This will take place at the revelation of the Lord Jesus from heaven with his powerful angels, when he takes vengeance with flaming fire(D) on those who don’t know God(E) and on those who don’t obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.(F) They will pay the penalty of eternal destruction(G) from the Lord’s presence(H) and from his glorious strength(I) 10 on that day when he comes(J) to be glorified(K) by his saints(L) and to be marveled at by all those who have believed, because our testimony among you was believed.

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And God will use this persecution to show his justice and to make you worthy of his Kingdom, for which you are suffering. In his justice he will pay back those who persecute you.

And God will provide rest for you who are being persecuted and also for us when the Lord Jesus appears from heaven. He will come with his mighty angels, in flaming fire, bringing judgment on those who don’t know God and on those who refuse to obey the Good News of our Lord Jesus. They will be punished with eternal destruction, forever separated from the Lord and from his glorious power. 10 When he comes on that day, he will receive glory from his holy people—praise from all who believe. And this includes you, for you believed what we told you about him.

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