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2 Thessalonians 2

New Revised Standard NRS

1 As to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to him, we beg you, brothers and sisters,

2 not to be quickly shaken in mind or alarmed, either by spirit or by word or by letter, as though from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord is already here.

3 Let no one deceive you in any way; for that day will not come unless the rebellion comes first and the lawless one is revealed, the one destined for destruction.

4 He opposes and exalts himself above every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, declaring himself to be God.

5 Do you not remember that I told you these things when I was still with you?

6 And you know what is now restraining him, so that he may be revealed when his time comes.

7 For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work, but only until the one who now restrains it is removed.

8 And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will destroy with the breath of his mouth, annihilating him by the manifestation of his coming.

9 The coming of the lawless one is apparent in the working of Satan, who uses all power, signs, lying wonders,

10 and every kind of wicked deception for those who are perishing, because they refused to love the truth and so be saved.

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 unrighteousness will be condemned.

13 But we must always give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the first fruits for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and through belief in the truth.

14 For this purpose he called you through our proclamation of the good news, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

15 So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold fast to the traditions that you were taught by us, either by word of mouth or by our letter.

16 Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and through grace gave us eternal comfort and good hope,

17 comfort your hearts and strengthen them in every good work and word.

The Message Bible MSG

1 Now, friends, read these next words carefully. Slow down and don't go jumping to conclusions regarding the day when our Master, Jesus Christ, will come back and we assemble to welcome him.

2 Don't let anyone shake you up or get you excited over some breathless report or rumored letter from me that the day of the Master's arrival has come and gone.

3 Don't fall for any line like that.

4 He'll defy and then take over every so-called god or altar. Having cleared away the opposition, he'll then set himself up in God's Temple as "God Almighty."

5 Don't you remember me going over all this in detail when I was with you? Are your memories that short?

6 You'll also remember that I told you the Anarchist is being held back until just the right time.

7 That doesn't mean that the spirit of anarchy is not now at work. It is, secretly and underground.

8 But the time will come when the Anarchist will no longer be held back, but will be let loose. But don't worry. The Master Jesus will be right on his heels and blow him away. The Master appears and - puff! - the Anarchist is out of there.

9 The Anarchist's coming is all Satan's work. All his power and signs and miracles are fake,

10 evil sleight of hand that plays to the gallery of those who hate the truth that could save them.

11 And since they're so obsessed with evil, God rubs their noses in it - gives them what they want.

12 Since they refuse to trust truth, they're banished to their chosen world of lies and illusions.

13 Meanwhile, we've got our hands full continually thanking God for you, our good friends - so loved by God! God picked you out as his from the very start. Think of it: included in God's original plan of salvation by the bond of faith in the living truth.

14 This is the life of the Spirit he invited you to through the Message we delivered, in which you get in on the glory of our Master, Jesus Christ.

15 So, friends, take a firm stand, feet on the ground and head high. Keep a tight grip on what you were taught, whether in personal conversation or by our letter.

16 May Jesus himself and God our Father, who reached out in love and surprised you with gifts of unending help and confidence,

17 put a fresh heart in you, invigorate your work, enliven your speech.