2 Thessalonians 2:8 web — Then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord will kill with the breath of his mouth, and destroy by the manifes…

World English Bible

"Then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord will kill with the breath of his mouth, and destroy by the manifestation of his coming;"

— 2 Thessalonians 2:8, World English Bible

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2 Thessalonians 2 — Context

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Don't you remember that, when I was still with you, I told you these things?

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Now you know what is restraining him, to the end that he may be revealed in his own season.

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For the mystery of lawlessness already works. Only there is one who restrains now, until he is taken out of the way.

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Then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord will kill with the breath of his mouth, and destroy by the manifestation of his coming;

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even he whose coming is according to the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,

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and with all deception of wickedness for those who are being lost, because they didn't receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved.

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Because of this, God sends them a working of error, that they should believe a lie;

2 Thessalonians 2:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Thessalonians 2:8 say?
2 Thessalonians 2:8 in the World English Bible reads: “Then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord will kill with the breath of his mouth, and destroy by the manifestation of his coming;”
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 (WEB): “Then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord will kill with the breath of his mouth, and destroy by the manifestation of his coming;” 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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