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2 Thessalonians 2:6

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.

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

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

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

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:

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
And you know what is now restraining him, so that he may be revealed at the proper time.
KJV
And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time.
WEB
Now you know what is restraining him, to the end that he may be revealed in his own season.
ASV
And now ye know that which restraineth, to the end that he may be revealed in his own season.
DARBY
And now ye know that which restrains, that he should be revealed in his own time.
BLB
And now you⁺ know what is restraining for him to be revealed in his own time.
ÅB
Og nå vet dere hva som holder igjen? så han først skal åpenbares i sin tid.
OTB
Og dere vet hva som nå holder ham tilbake, slik at han vil bli avslørt til rett tid.
B1930
Og nu vet I hvad som holder igjen? så han først skal åpenbares i sin tid.

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Cross references

  • 2 Thessalonians 2:3

    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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  • 2 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:

    Read in context