2 Thessalonians 2:2 asv — to the end that ye be not quickly shaken from your mind, nor yet be troubled, either by spirit, or by word, or by epist…

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"to the end that ye be not quickly shaken from your mind, nor yet be troubled, either by spirit, or by word, or by epistle as from us, as that the day of the Lord is just at hand; "

— 2 Thessalonians 2:2, American Standard Version

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2 Thessalonians 2 — Context

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Now we beseech you, brethren, touching the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and our gathering together unto him;

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to the end that ye be not quickly shaken from your mind, nor yet be troubled, either by spirit, or by word, or by epistle as from us, as that the day of the Lord is just at hand;

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let no man beguile you in any wise: for it will not be, except the falling away come first, and the man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition,

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he that opposeth and exalteth himself against all that is called God or that is worshipped; so that he sitteth in the temple of God, setting himself forth as God.

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

2 Thessalonians 2:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Thessalonians 2:2 say?
2 Thessalonians 2:2 in the American Standard Version reads: “to the end that ye be not quickly shaken from your mind, nor yet be troubled, either by spirit, or by word, or by epistle as from us, as that the day of the Lord is just at hand; ”
Where is 2 Thessalonians 2:2 in the Bible?
2 Thessalonians 2:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Thessalonians, chapter 2, verse 2.
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 2:2.
What translation should I read 2 Thessalonians 2:2 in?
2 Thessalonians 2:2 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 2:2?
2 Thessalonians 2:2 reads (ASV): “to the end that ye be not quickly shaken from your mind, nor yet be troubled, either by spirit, or by word, or by epistle as from us, as that the day of the Lord is just at hand; ” 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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