This noun describes recompense or exchange given in return. Both occurrences appear in Paul's letters. Romans 1:27 speaks of receiving in themselves the due recompense of their error—likely referring to the consequences of sexual immorality. In 2 Corinthians 6:13, Paul requests recompense from the Corinthians, asking them to widen their hearts in return for his affection. The term indicates mutual exchange or fitting return. Translations uniformly use recompense or reward vocabulary (Spanish recompensa, French récompense, German Vergeltung).