2 Thessalonians 2:3 nasb — Let no one in any way deceive you, for it will not come unless the apostasy comes first, and the man of lawlessness is…

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"Let no one in any way deceive you, for it will not come unless the apostasy comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction,"

— 2 Thessalonians 2:3, NASB

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2 Thessalonians 2 — Context

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Now we request you, brethren, with regard to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him,

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that you not be quickly shaken from your composure or be disturbed either by a spirit or a message or a letter as if from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord has come.

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Let no one in any way deceive you, for it will not come unless the apostasy comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction,

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who opposes and exalts himself above every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, displaying himself as being God.

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Do you not remember that while I was still with you, I was telling you these things?

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And you know what restrains him now, so that in his time he will be revealed.

2 Thessalonians 2:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Thessalonians 2:3 say?
2 Thessalonians 2:3 in the NASB reads: “Let no one in any way deceive you, for it will not come unless the apostasy comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction,”
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 (NASB): “Let no one in any way deceive you, for it will not come unless the apostasy comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction,” 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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