Bible Commentary

[Even him,] whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, 9. even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan ] Rather, even he, whose coming is according to the working of Satan (R. V.); for this sentence does not qualify the last clause of 2Th … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Thessalonian 2:9”

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: 8. And then shall that Wicked be revealed ] Then, “in his own season” (2Th 2:6), in contrast with the now of the last clause, the time of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Thessalonian 2:8”

For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth [will let,] until he be taken out of the way. 7. For the mystery of iniquity doth already work ] Better, of lawlessness (R. V.) same word as that we adopted from the marginal Revised reading of 2Th 2:3; comp. “the lawless … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Thessalonian 2:7”

And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time. 6. And now ye know ] After this allusion: “now that yon call to mind what I used to say about the final struggle with the powers of evil, that will precede Christ’s coming.” (ye know) what withholdeth ] Better, that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Thessalonian 2:6”

Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things? 5. Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things?] More precisely, I used to tell you; comp. 1Th 3:4, for the tense. This reminder serves two purposes: (1) It is a gentle reproof … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Thessalonian 2:5”

Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshiped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God. 4. who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped ] Better, as in R. V. he … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Thessalonian 2:4”

Let no man deceive you by any means: for [that day shall not come,] except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; 3. Let no man deceive you by any means ] beguile you, as the Revisers commonly render this Greek verb, and the A. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Thessalonian 2:3”

That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand. 2. that ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled ] Lit., to the end that ye be not quickly shaken … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Thessalonian 2:2”

That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ. 12. that the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you ] Once more read Lord Jesus (R. V.), not Lord Jesus Christ. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Thessalonian 1:12”

Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of [this] calling, and fulfill all the good pleasure of [his] goodness, and the work of faith with power: 11. Wherefore also we pray always for you ] Rather, To which end also we pray always for you (comp. 1Th 1:2; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Thessalonian 1:11”