Questions tagged [2-thessalonians]
The Apostle Paul's second letter to the Thessalonians.
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What is a Busybody? 2 Thessalonians 3:11
In 2 Thessalonians 3:11 Paul condemns "busybodies," (Greek περιεργαζομένους, periergazomenous). What is the meaning of this?
In cross referencing this with the New Korean Revised Version (...
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Does God send a "Strong Delusion"? What is the Context of understanding 2 Thess. 2:11?
2 Thess. 2:11,"
καὶ διὰ τοῦτο πέμψει αὐτοῖς ὁ θεὸς ἐνέργειαν πλάνης εἰς τὸ πιστεῦσαι
αὐτοὺς τῷ ψεύδει(TR Stephanus 1550)
"And because of this-- will send to them--God--a working of delusion--for ...
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In 2 Thessalonians 2:7 who is holding back the "secret power of lawlessness"?
2 Thessalonians 2:7 (AMP):
For the mystery of lawlessness (that hidden principle of rebellion against constituted authority) is already at work in the world, [but it is] restrained only until [a]he ...
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How should 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3 be interpreted?
We ask you, brothers, with regard to the coming of our Lord Jesus
Christ and our assembling with him, not to be shaken out of your minds
suddenly, or to be alarmed either by a "spirit," 2 or by an ...
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Impact of order of letters to the Thessalonians
I was surprised recently to learn that 1st and 2nd Thessalonians appear in that order because of their relative size to one another rather than necessarily the order in which they were written. That ...
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Is Jesus called God in 2 Thessalonians 1:12?
I was first alerted to this in the NIV footnote of that verse:
We pray this so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord ...
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Did Paul write 2 Thessalonians?
Since the advent of critical scholarship, the authorship of all the biblical texts have come into question. After the dust settled, it is commonly accepted that, of the thirteen letters attributed to ...
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Who is the subject of the "rebellion" in 2 Thessalonians 2:3?
In 2 Thessalonians 2:3, Paul begins, "Let no one deceive you in any way. For that day will not come, unless the rebellion comes first..." (ESV empahsis mine). Is there any indication - whether in this ...
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How to reconcile 2 Thessalonians 1:9 with Revelation 14:10
2 Thessalonians 1:9 describes the eternal fate of those who know not God and do not obey the gospel of Jesus Christ:
Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, ...
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A question regarding the anarthrous use of θεος in 2 Thessalonians 1:6
Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you; [KJV]
ειπερ δικαιον παρα θεω ανταποδουναι τοις θλιβουσιν υμας θλιψιν [TR, undisputed]
Paul begins his ...
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Antichrist, Man of Lawlessness, Beast of Revelation 13
It is generally assumed that the antichrist, the man of lawlessness, and the beast in Revelation 13 all refer to the same end time enemy of God.
What is the basis for this assumption?
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Why does Paul refer to both 'God' and 'Father' in 2 Thessalonians 1:1?
Building on my previous enquiry into the Divine references in this chapter I am interested to know why Paul would state 'God Father' in verse 1.
With the coming of Christ, the promised Messiah, the ...
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What does 'the spirit of his mouth' mean in II Thessalonians 2:8?
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. [II Thessalonians 2:8, KJV.]
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Does 'of us' relate to both 'word' and 'epistle' (2 Thess 2:15)?
αρα ουν αδελφοι στηκετε και κρατειτε τας παραδοσεις ας εδιδαχθητε ειτε δια λογου ειτε δι επιστολης ημων [Stephanus TR 1550]
Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been ...
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Has Paul's concept in 2 Thessalonians 2:7 been misunderstood?
ο κατεχων αρτι εως εκ μεσου γενηται [TR - undisputed] 2 Thess 2: 7 (b)
... only he who now letteth (will let), until he be taken out of the way. [KJV]
... he who restrains at present until out of [...
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In 2 Thessalonians 2:11, to what does διὰ τοῦτο refer?
In 2 Thessalonians 2:11, to what does διὰ τοῦτο refer?:
καὶ διὰ τοῦτο πέμπει αὐτοῖς ὁ θεὸς ἐνέργειαν πλάνης εἰς τὸ πιστεῦσαι
αὐτοὺς τῷ ψεύδει,
Is it the preceding verse or the next verse?
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What is the accurate translation for 2 Thessalonians 3:3?
2 Thessalonians 3:3 NASB
But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.
Some translations, like the NASB include “evil one” (with “one” in italics) whereas other ...
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Which Thessalonian epistle came first?
The text of Paul's letters to the Thessalonians does not identify one as "first" and the other as "second".
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What signs and wonders are performed by whom? 2 Thessalonians 2:9-10
2 Thessalonians 2:9-10 (NIV):
9 The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with how Satan works. He will use all sorts of displays of power through signs and wonders that serve the lie, 10 ...
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In 2 Corinthians 6:15, who or what is "Belial"?
2Co 6:15 What harmony exists between the Messiah and Beliar, or what
do a believer and an unbeliever have in common?
"Belial aka Beliar" is a Hebrew word meaning something like "worthlessness one":...
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2 Thess. 1:7-9 - could 'those' be fallen angels instead of humans?
7 and to give you who are troubled rest with us when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels, 8 in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God, and on those who do ...
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What is the temple that Paul refers to in 2 Thessalonians 2:4?
2 Thessalonians 2:4 talks about the man of lawlessness, "who opposes and exalts himself against every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, proclaiming ...
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Who is the "man of lawlessness" in 2 Thess 2?
Who is the "man of lawlessness" in 2 Thess 2?
The online RSVCE identifies him as the Antichrist, but The Navarre Bible New Testament Compact Edition note on 2 Thess 2:1-12 has in part:
We do not ...
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If a person cannot work, is he condemned?
If a person has an illness, lives in fear or pain and cannot work, or doesn't have the strength to work, does 2 Thessalonians 3:6-12 condemn that individual?
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2 Thessalonians 2:4 - What is the meaning of «πάντα λεγόμενον θεὸν»?
In 2 Thessalonians 2:4, it is written,
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 ...
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What is the κατεχον and who is the κατεχων at 2 Thess 2:6-7?
The expression "mystery of iniquity" (more common, "hidden power of lawlessness" - Greek: μυστήριον τῆς ἀνομίας; Lat: mysterium iniquitatis) comes from the Second Letter to the ...
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What is the significance of Christ's return for the Thessalonian Church?
2 Thessalonians 2:2 speaks of the church as being concerned that Christ had already come. What is the impact of Christ's return; why such concern?
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2 Thess 2:4 - "proclaiming himself to be God." - is this a distinct declaration?
4who opposes and exalts himself against every so-called god or object
of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God,
proclaiming himself to be God.
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In 2 Thessalonians 2:4, how does the man of sin actually “seat/sit” in the Temple of God?
In 2 Thes. 2:4, it is written,
4 He will oppose and exalt himself above every so-called god or object of worship. So he will seat himself in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God. Berean ...
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who were the idle people St Paul admonishes in 2 Thessalonians 3?
In 2 Thessalonians, St Paul writes:
2 Thessalonians 3:6-12: [6] Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is walking in idleness and ...
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In 2 Thessalonians 2:1-2 is Paul's reference to "our gathering with him" an allusion to Psalm 46:10 LXX?
Paul associates the coming of Christ with "our gathering together to him":
[2Th 2:1-2 NASB] 1 Now we request you, brethren, with regard to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering ...
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Why does Paul tell believers to hold on to men's traditions in 2 Thessalonians 2:15?
Matthew 15 English Standard Version
1Then Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem and said, 2“Why do your disciples break the tradition [παράδοσις] of the elders? For they do not wash ...
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Who are the so called gods in 2 Thessalonians 2:4? How is the man of destruction able to sit himself in the temple of God?
2 Thessalonians 2:3-4 ISV
Do not let anyone deceive you in any way, for it will not come unless
the rebellion takes place first and the man of sin, who is destined
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Is 2 Thessalonians 3:17 enough to reject Paul as the author of Hebrews?
Hebrews is arguably the deepest of all epistles in the new testament. Hence the writer would have had to be the most insightful among the apostles.
Even Peter acknowledged Paul's scriptural depth
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Is God being Deceitful?
2 Thessalonians 2:11-12 (NRSV)
11 For this reason God sends them a powerful delusion, leading them to believe what is false, 12 so that all who have not believed the truth but took pleasure in ...
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How do we reconcile 1 Peter 5:8-9 with 2 Thessalonians 3:3?
“But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from
the evil one.” II Thessalonians 3:3 NKJV
Compare with:
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks ...
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2 Thess 2:9-12 - "refused to love the truth" - implies God will give overwhelming proof before delusion?
9The coming of the lawless one is by the activity of Satan with all
power and false signs and wonders, 10and with all wicked deception for
those who are perishing, because they refused to love the ...
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2 Thess 2:1-2 - what is the timing relationship between the rapture and the day of the Lord?
1Now concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being
gathered together to him, we ask you, brothers,a 2not to be quickly
shaken in mind or alarmed, either by a spirit or a spoken word, or ...
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In Ephesians 2:2 is Paul speaking of "mighty works" by "Satan"?
Eph 2:2 KJV - 2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:
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Who is "taken out of the way" and what is the function of "ginomai" in 2 Thessalonians 2:7? [duplicate]
Can anyone explain to me why all the major translators render this "until He is taken out of the way", upper case He, implying God.
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Why do Bible versions use both 'seat' and 'sit' in 2 Thess 2, since they quite differ in meaning?
2 Thessalonians 2:4 KJV
2 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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What traditions does Paul refer to in 2 Thessalonians 2:15?
2 Thessalonians 2:15 (NASB):
15 So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold on to the traditions which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by letter from us.
What traditions is Paul ...
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In 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12, are "the lie" and "the truth" some particular lie and some particular truth?
In 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12, are "the lie" and "the truth" some particular lie and some particular truth?
NIV 2 Thess 2: 9The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance
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What does the title "son of destruction" entail in 2 Thessalonians 2:3?
2 Thessalonians 2:3-4 NASB
3 Let no one in any way deceive you, for it will not come unless the apostasy comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed,
the son of destruction, 4 who opposes and ...
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Not having the right to eat - 2 Thessalonians 3:10
2 Thessalonians 3:10 (ESV),
10 For even when we were with you, we would give you this command: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat.
Regarding the emboldened text above, is the ...
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What is the nature of the "strong delusion" being sent by God according to 2 Thessalonians 2:11? [duplicate]
10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. 11 And for this cause God shall send them strong ...
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What is the logic in 2 Thessalonians 1:10?
2 Thessalonians 1:10
…when He comes to be glorified in His saints on that day, and to be marveled at among all who have believed — for our testimony to you was believed.
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What afflictions did the church in Thessalonica suffer?
(KJV)1 Thessalonians 1:6
And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost:
(KJV)1 Thessalonians 2:14
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Is 1 John 2:8 a reference to 2 Thessalonians 2:3?
In 2 Thessalonians Paul seems to say that it can't possibly be the last hour because prior to the return of Christ there must be a rebellion:
2 Thessalonians 2:3 (NIV) Don’t let anyone
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2 Thess. 2:6 "...you know what is holding him back.." [duplicate]
While the usual question about this verse concerns who or what restrains, my concern is with what is restrained. I understand why those sold on the Nero theory like this translation because a "...
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