2 Thessalonians 2:5 net — Surely you recall that I used to tell you these things while I was still with you.

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"Surely you recall that I used to tell you these things while I was still with you."

— 2 Thessalonians 2:5, NET Bible

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2 Thessalonians 2 — Context

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not to be easily shaken from your composure or disturbed by any kind of spirit or message or letter allegedly from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord is already here.

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Let no one deceive you in any way. For that day will not arrive until the rebellion comes and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction.

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He opposes and exalts himself above every so-called god or object of worship, and as a result he takes his seat in God’s temple, displaying himself as God.

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Surely you recall that I used to tell you these things while I was still with you.

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And so you know what holds him back, so that he will be revealed in his own time.

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For the hidden power of lawlessness is already at work. However, the one who holds him back will do so until he is taken out of the way,

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and then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord will destroy by the breath of his mouth and wipe out by the manifestation of his arrival.

2 Thessalonians 2:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Thessalonians 2:5 say?
2 Thessalonians 2:5 in the NET Bible reads: “Surely you recall that I used to tell you these things while I was still with you.”
Where is 2 Thessalonians 2:5 in the Bible?
2 Thessalonians 2:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Thessalonians, chapter 2, verse 5.
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 2:5.
What translation should I read 2 Thessalonians 2:5 in?
2 Thessalonians 2:5 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 2:5?
2 Thessalonians 2:5 reads (NET): “Surely you recall that I used to tell you these things while I was still with you.” 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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