2 Thessalonians 2:4
Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.
King James Version (1769) · public domain 2 Thessalonians 2:4
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About the Book of 2 Thessalonians
2 Thessalonians was written soon after Paul's first letter, to settle confusion that had spread: some believed the day of the Lord had already come, and some had stopped working in expectation of it. Paul corrects both errors with clear teaching and steady encouragement.
Its 3 chapters and 47 verses speak of the coming of Christ and the man of sin who "opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God" (2 Thessalonians 2:4), while insisting that a great falling away must come first. The letter also carries the famous rule about those who refuse to work: "if any would not work, neither should he eat" (2 Thessalonians 3:10), balanced by the prayer that the Lord "stablish you in every good word and work" (2 Thessalonians 2:17).
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Key themes in 2 Thessalonians
- Day of the Lord
- Perseverance
- Work
- Encouragement
- Glory
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- 2 Thessalonians 2:4 Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.
- 2 Thessalonians 2:17 Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:3 But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep [you] from evil.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:10 For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:13 But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:16 Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord [be] with you all.
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What is the Book of 2 Thessalonians about?
2 Thessalonians corrects false teaching about the day of the Lord, encourages believers under persecution, and gives firm instructions about orderly, faithful work while awaiting Christ's coming.
How many chapters are in 2 Thessalonians?
The second letter to the Thessalonians has 3 chapters and 47 verses in the King James Version (1769).