2 Thessalonians 2:7 kjv — For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way.

King James Version

"For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way."

— 2 Thessalonians 2:7, King James Version

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2 Thessalonians 2 — Context

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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.

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

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And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time.

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For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way.

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And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming:

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Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,

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And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.

2 Thessalonians 2:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Thessalonians 2:7 say?
2 Thessalonians 2:7 in the King James Version reads: “For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way.”
Where is 2 Thessalonians 2:7 in the Bible?
2 Thessalonians 2:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Thessalonians, chapter 2, verse 7.
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 2:7.
What translation should I read 2 Thessalonians 2:7 in?
2 Thessalonians 2:7 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 2:7?
2 Thessalonians 2:7 reads (KJV): “For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way.” 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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