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2 Thessalonians 2:7 KJV
2 Thessalonians · chapter 2 · verse 7
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
2 Thessalonians 2:7 in context
5Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things?
6And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time.
7For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way.
8And 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:
9Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,
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Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- iniquityanomiathe condition of without law, because ignorant of it, because of violating it, contempt…G458 →
- mysterymystērionhidden thing, secret, mystery, generally mysteries, religious secrets, confided only to…G3466 →
- alreadyēdēnow, alreadyG2235 →
- lettethkatechōto hold back, detain, retain, from going away, to restrain, hinder , that which hinders…G2722 →
- takenginomaito becomeG1096 →
- workenergeōto be operative, be at work, put forth power, to work for one, aid one, to effect, to…G1754 →
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In these words the apostle confutes the error against which he had cautioned them, and gives the reasons why they should not expect the coming of Christ as just at hand. There were several events previous to the second coming of Christ; in particular, he tells them there would be, I.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 3-12