God is righteous and will judge all men righteously. "To recompense" means he will pay back with a full and complete payment. God is a God of mercy and love. He is also a God of justice and wrath. (Romans 11:22; Galatians 6:7)

7. "Paying back" is not limisted to punishment of the wicked. It also includes a reward for those who have suffered affliction. There will come a time when those who suffer affliction can rest, relax, and find relief from the affliction. The rest will come at the "revelation" of Jesus, when he comes from heaven. He will bring flaming fire and the angels of God to render the wrathe of God.

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