> [!Scripture] > **5 This is a plain indication of God's righteous judgment so that you will be considered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which indeed you are suffering. > 6 For after all it is only just for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you, > 7 and to give relief to you who are afflicted and to us as well when the Lord Jesus will be revealed from heaven with His mighty angels in flaming fire, > 8 dealing out retribution to those who do not know God and to those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. > 9 These will pay the penalty of eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power, > 10 when He comes to be glorified in His saints on that day, and to be marveled at among all who have believed—for our testimony to you was believed.**