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NASB | 2 Thessalonians 2:11 For this reason God will send upon them a deluding influence so that they will believe what is false, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Thessalonians 2:11 Because of this God will send upon them a misleading influence, [an activity of error and deception] so they will believe the lie, |
Bible Question:
Greetings, I had written this as a note a few weeks ago and perhaps now it's time to post it as a question to consider. "For this reason God will send upon them a deluding influence so that they will believe what is false," 2 Thess 2:11 Once again this verse has "captured" my attention: Having just read "The Da Vinci Code" by Dan Brown, and after a little web searching it seems to me that there are many "deluding" influences that the Lord may employ in these "last days" to achieve His purposes. The premise that this text espouses (in direct conflict with the Gospel), its secret nature and the enticement of its "power" are indeed strong motivators for many to be influenced to turn away from the Truth. I suspect that there may be a unifying connection (antichrist) between the Priory of Scion, Knights Templar, Free Masonry and the Illuminati, to name a few. . . also, the suggestion that there are many individuals in positions of power and influence around the globe who belong to these organizations is chilling, to say the least! Frankly, it is exciting to me as I see prophecy being fulfilled here: "For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires,and will turn away their ears from the truth and will turn aside to myths." 2 Tim 4:3-4 I think that we as believers have missed something here because so often we attach this Scripture to those in our midst who do not share OUR doctrinal position! So, I'm wondering, who is "they" in this Scripture? As for believers, stand firm - hold onto the Gospel of Truth, for our Lord is indeed coming and His reward is with Him! (Heb 11:6; Rev 22:12) mommapbs |
Bible Answer: Question: Who is "they" in 2 Tim 4:3-4 ? Answer: people. For the time is coming when [PEOPLE] will not tolerate (endure) sound and wholesome instruction, but, having ears itching [for something pleasing and gratifying], they will gather to themselves one teacher after another to a considerable number, chosen to satisfy their own liking and to foster the errors they hold, AMPLIFIED 2 Timothy 4:3 (emphasis added) |