2 Thessalonians 2:2 kjva — That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that t…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand."

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

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2 Thessalonians 2 — Context

1

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

2

That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand.

3

Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;

4

Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.

5

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 King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is 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 (KJVA): “That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is 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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