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NASB | 2 Thessalonians 2:6 And you know what restrains him now, so that in his time he will be revealed. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Thessalonians 2:6 And you know what restrains him now [from being revealed]; it is so that he will be revealed at his own [appointed] time. |
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Bible Note: Greetings Ray! May I take a stab at your question? I checked out the Greek on this passage. The Restrainer is never named. However, grammatically, the Restrainer must be the one removed. In the clause, "He who restrains" is the subject. The verb of the clause is the passive "taken out of the way". Therefore, the Restrainer has to be the One who is removed. As to the identity of the Restrainer, I believe it must be the Holy Spirit. However, since the text never says, I have simply expressing my opinion. But, I think the Holy Spirit is the only One who makes sense. The "lawless one" cannot be fully active or revealed until the Holy Spirit no longer restrains him. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |