6Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you;
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But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.
For thus saith the LORD of hosts; After the glory hath he sent me unto the nations which spoiled you: for he that toucheth you toucheth the apple of his eye.
If I whet my glittering sword, and mine hand take hold on judgment; I will render vengeance to mine enemies, and will reward them that hate me. …
Shall the throne of iniquity have fellowship with thee, which frameth mischief by a law? …
And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth?
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 5-10)Having mentioned their persecutions and tribulations, which they endured principally for the cause of Christ, the apostle proceeds to offer several things for their comfort under them; as, I. He tells them of the present happiness and advantage of their sufferings, 2 Thess. 1:5. Their faith being thus tried, and patience exercised, they were improved by their sufferings, insomuch that they were co…
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