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2 Thessalonians 2

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Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him,

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That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand.

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Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;

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Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.

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Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things?

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And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time.

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For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way.

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And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming:

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Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,

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And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.

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And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:

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That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.

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But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:

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Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.

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Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace,

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Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work.

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2 Thessalonians 2:4

“Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.”

Study Summary

Who opposes and exalts himself against every so-called god or object of worship, and even seats himself in the temple of God, declaring himself to be God — the man of lawlessness is supremely arrogant (hyperupsoō, to exalt to the extreme); he claims the prerogatives and seat (kathizō) of God himself. The 'temple of God' (naos tou theou) may refer to the Jerusalem temple or to the church as God's dwelling. Blasphemy reaches its apex.

Community Reflections

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Omar Hassan (Test User)7h ago
Trusting God's timing — 2 Thessalonians 2

It implies covenant loyalty, steadfast love that never wavers.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. It implies covenant loyalty, steadfast love that never wavers.. Faith isn't the absence of doubt — it's choosing to believe despite it.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. His timing, His methods, His purposes — all beyond our comprehension, yet perfectly good.. Following God is costly, but the reward is eternal.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. Following God is costly, but the reward is eternal.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. This connects directly to the promise made to Abraham. Their context of persecution gives these…

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2 Thessalonians 2:4

“Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.”

Study Summary

Who opposes and exalts himself against every so-called god or object of worship, and even seats himself in the temple of God, declaring himself to be God — the man of lawlessness is supremely arrogant (hyperupsoō, to exalt to the extreme); he claims the prerogatives and seat (kathizō) of God himself. The 'temple of God' (naos tou theou) may refer to the Jerusalem temple or to the church as God's dwelling. Blasphemy reaches its apex.

Community Reflections

1
Omar Hassan (Test User)7h ago
Trusting God's timing — 2 Thessalonians 2

It implies covenant loyalty, steadfast love that never wavers.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. It implies covenant loyalty, steadfast love that never wavers.. Faith isn't the absence of doubt — it's choosing to believe despite it.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. His timing, His methods, His purposes — all beyond our comprehension, yet perfectly good.. Following God is costly, but the reward is eternal.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. Following God is costly, but the reward is eternal.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. This connects directly to the promise made to Abraham. Their context of persecution gives these…

Read the note →

2 Thessalonians 2:4

Who opposes and exalts himself against every so-called god or object of worship, and even seats himself in the temple of God, declaring himself to be God — the man of lawlessness is supremely arrogant (hyperupsoō, to exalt to the extreme); he claims the prerogatives and seat (kathizō) of God himself. The 'temple of God' (naos tou theou) may refer to the Jerusalem temple or to the church as God's dwelling. Blasphemy reaches its apex.