2 Thessalonians 2:10

The Man of Lawlessness · 2 Thessalonians 2:1–12
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Translations

Modern
…and with every wicked deception directed against those who are perishing, because they refused the love of the truth that would have saved them.
Traditional
And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.
Literal
…and in every deception of wickedness to those perishing, because they did not receive the love of the truth in order for them to be saved.
Latin
…et in omni seductione iniquitatis iis qui pereunt: eo quod caritatem veritatis non receperunt ut salvi fierent.

Original

Greek
English
…and with every wicked deception directed against those who are perishing, because they refused the love of the truth that would have saved them.

Notes

False teachings about the Day of the Lord had upset the Thessalonian church (2:1–2). Paul reminds them that two events will happen before that day: a great rebellion and the revealing of the man of lawlessness (2:3–12). Christ will destroy this man when he returns (2:3, 8). Those deceived by him will also encounter judgment (2:9–12).

Glossary

Antichrist Apostasy Glory Paul the Apostle Second Letter to the Thessalonians Suffering

Topics

Antichrist: General Scriptures Concerning Being Deceived Contingencies in Divine Government of Man Deceit: A Characteristic of the Apostasy Deceit: Characteristic of the Apostasy Disbelief Gospel: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Miracles Through Evil Agents: Deceive the Ungodly Miracles: Deceive the Ungodly Reprobacy: General Scriptures Concerning Self-Delusion: Obstinate Sinners often Given up To The Call of God: Rejection of, Leads to Delusion Truth: should be Loved