2 Thessalonians 2:12 bbe — So that they all may be judged, who had no faith in what is true, but took pleasure in evil.

Bible in Basic English

"So that they all may be judged, who had no faith in what is true, but took pleasure in evil."

— 2 Thessalonians 2:12, Bible in Basic English

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2 Thessalonians 2 — Context

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Even the one whose coming is marked by the working of Satan, with all power and signs and false wonders,

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And with every deceit of wrongdoing among those whose fate is destruction; because they were quite without that love of the true faith by which they might have salvation.

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And for this cause, God will give them up to the power of deceit and they will put their faith in what is false:

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So that they all may be judged, who had no faith in what is true, but took pleasure in evil.

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But it is right for us to give praise to God at all times for you, brothers, loved by the Lord, because it was the purpose of God from the first that you might have salvation, being made holy by the Spirit and by faith in what is true:

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And in this purpose he gave you a part through the good news of which we were the preachers, even that you might have part in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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So then, brothers, be strong in purpose, and keep the teaching which has been given to you by word or by letter from us.

2 Thessalonians 2:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Thessalonians 2:12 say?
2 Thessalonians 2:12 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “So that they all may be judged, who had no faith in what is true, but took pleasure in evil.”
Where is 2 Thessalonians 2:12 in the Bible?
2 Thessalonians 2:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Thessalonians, chapter 2, verse 12.
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 2:12.
What translation should I read 2 Thessalonians 2:12 in?
2 Thessalonians 2:12 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 2:12?
2 Thessalonians 2:12 reads (BBE): “So that they all may be judged, who had no faith in what is true, but took pleasure in evil.” 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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