Questions tagged [2-thessalonians]
The Apostle Paul's second letter to the Thessalonians.
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Does God actually send delusions?
2 Thessalonians 2:11 KJV:
And for this cause God shall send them strong
delusion, that they should believe a lie:
It seems that this verse is translated the same
way across every translation.
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2 Thessalonians 2:8-9 - After/According to OR Against the Working of Satan?
The Scripture in Question
2 Thessalonians 2:8-9 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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Question about translation of a phrase in 2 Thessalonions 2:7
Why are the words "ginomai" and "mesos" consistently translated "taken" and "way" in most translations? Is that rendering what they would consider consistent ...
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Pronouns in 2 Thes 2:1
In 2 Thes 2:1, the sentence structure is TSKS for “coming” and “gathering” (2Th 2:1 …τῆς παρουσίας…καὶ…ἐπισυναγωγῆς). Wallace points out that because it’s impersonal the Granville Sharp Rule ...
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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
for destruction, is revealed. He ...
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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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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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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.
I’m a little confused by the ...
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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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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?
2 Thess 2:2 (ESV) - not to be quickly shaken in mind ...
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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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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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2 Thessalonians 2: Is the day of Lord before or after antichrist takes his seat in the temple of God?
2 Thessalonians 2:1-4
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
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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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