2 Thessalonians 2:11 kjva — And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:"

— 2 Thessalonians 2:11, King James Version with Apocrypha

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2 Thessalonians 2 — Context

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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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Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,

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And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.

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And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:

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That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.

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But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:

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Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Thessalonians 2:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Thessalonians 2:11 say?
2 Thessalonians 2:11 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:”
Where is 2 Thessalonians 2:11 in the Bible?
2 Thessalonians 2:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Thessalonians, chapter 2, verse 11.
Who wrote 2 Thessalonians?
2 Thessalonians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 51–52.
What is the book of 2 Thessalonians about?
Written shortly after 1 Thessalonians, this short letter corrects a panicked rumor that "the day of the Lord is already here," urges steady work and patience under persecution, and calls believers to a settled hope that holds up under trial.
What are the major themes of 2 Thessalonians?
2 Thessalonians explores themes including Christ's Return, Endurance, Work, Steadfastness, Comfort. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Thessalonians 2:11.
What translation should I read 2 Thessalonians 2:11 in?
2 Thessalonians 2:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Thessalonians 2:11?
2 Thessalonians 2:11 reads (KJVA): “And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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