^{4 Ref} So that we ourselves take pride in you in the churches of God for your untroubled mind and your faith in all the troubles and sorrows which you are going through;

^{5 Ref} Which is a clear sign of the decision which God in his righteousness has made; to give you a part in his kingdom, for which you have undergone this pain;

^{6 Ref} For it is an act of righteousness on God's part to give trouble as their reward to those who are troubling you,

^{7 Ref} And to you who are troubled, rest with us, when the Lord Jesus comes from heaven with the angels of his power in flames of fire,

^{8 Ref} To give punishment to those who have no knowledge of God, and to those who do not give ear to the good news of our Lord Jesus: