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2 Thessalonians 2:5-7
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
2 Thessalonians 2:5-7
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
5 Do you not recollect that when I was still with you, I told you these things?
6 And now you know what is restraining him [from being revealed at this time]; it is so that he may be manifested (revealed) in his own [appointed] time.
7 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 who restrains is taken out of the way.
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- 2 Thessalonians 2:7 Many believe this One Who restrains the antichrist to be the Holy Spirit, Who lives in all believers and will be removed with them at Christ’s coming; yet a majority thinks it refers to the Roman Empire.
2 Thessalonians 2:5-7
New International Version
2 Thessalonians 2:5-7
New International Version
5 Don’t you remember that when I was with you I used to tell you these things?(A) 6 And now you know what is holding him back,(B) so that he may be revealed at the proper time. 7 For the secret power of lawlessness is already at work; but the one who now holds it back(C) will continue to do so till he is taken out of the way.
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