2 Thessalonians 2:3 cpdv — Let no one deceive you in any way. For this cannot be, unless the apostasy will have arrived first, and the man of sin…

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"Let no one deceive you in any way. For this cannot be, unless the apostasy will have arrived first, and the man of sin will have been revealed, the son of perdition,"

— 2 Thessalonians 2:3, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Thessalonians 2 — Context

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But we ask you, brothers, concerning the advent of our Lord Jesus Christ and of our gathering to him,

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that you not be readily disturbed or terrified in your minds, by any spirit, or word, or epistle, supposedly sent from us, claiming that the day of the Lord is close by.

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Let no one deceive you in any way. For this cannot be, unless the apostasy will have arrived first, and the man of sin will have been revealed, the son of perdition,

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who is an adversary to, and who is lifted up above, all that is called God or that is worshipped, so much so that he sits in the temple of God, presenting himself as if he were God.

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Do you not recall that, when I was still with you, I told you these things?

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And now you know what it is that holds him back, so that he may be revealed in his own time.

2 Thessalonians 2:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Thessalonians 2:3 say?
2 Thessalonians 2:3 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Let no one deceive you in any way. For this cannot be, unless the apostasy will have arrived first, and the man of sin will have been revealed, the son of perdition,”
Where is 2 Thessalonians 2:3 in the Bible?
2 Thessalonians 2:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Thessalonians, chapter 2, verse 3.
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 2:3.
What translation should I read 2 Thessalonians 2:3 in?
2 Thessalonians 2:3 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 2:3?
2 Thessalonians 2:3 reads (CPDV): “Let no one deceive you in any way. For this cannot be, unless the apostasy will have arrived first, and the man of sin will have been revealed, the son of perdition,” 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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