2 Thessalonians 2:8 net — and then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord will destroy by the breath of his mouth and wipe out by the ma…

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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 2:8, NET Bible

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2 Thessalonians 2 — Context

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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.

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The arrival of the lawless one will be by Satan’s working with all kinds of miracles and signs and false wonders,

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and with every kind of evil deception directed against those who are perishing, because they found no place in their hearts for the truth so as to be saved.

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Consequently God sends on them a deluding influence so that they will believe what is false.

2 Thessalonians 2:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Thessalonians 2:8 say?
2 Thessalonians 2:8 in the NET Bible reads: “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.”
Where is 2 Thessalonians 2:8 in the Bible?
2 Thessalonians 2:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Thessalonians, chapter 2, verse 8.
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 2:8.
What translation should I read 2 Thessalonians 2:8 in?
2 Thessalonians 2:8 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 2:8?
2 Thessalonians 2:8 reads (NET): “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.” 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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