2 Thessalonians 2:7

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

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Other Translations for 2 Thessalonians 2:7

BSB

For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work, but the one who now restrains it will continue until he is taken out of the way.

AKJV

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

CPDV

For the mystery of iniquity is already at work. And only one now holds back, and will continue to hold back, until he is taken from our midst.

ERV

For the mystery of lawlessness doth already work: only there is one that restraineth now, until he be taken out of the way.

NHEB

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

SMT

For the mystery of iniquity is already energetic: only he withholding, even till he be out of the midst.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Thessalonians 2:7

ForG1063ConjunctionthemysteryG3466Noun NeuterofiniquityG458Noun Feminine dothG1754Verb alreadyG2235Adverb workG1754Verb onlyG3440Adverb NeuterhewhonowG737Adverb lettethG2722VerbwillletuntilG2193ConjunctionhebetakenG1096VerboutofG1537PrepositionthewayG3319Adjective

Commentary for 2 Thessalonians 2:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Thessalonians 2:7

Summary

Evil currently operates under divine restraint

Event

Paul explains mystery of evil

Estimated Time Period

c. 51-52 AD