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NASB | 2 Thessalonians 2:7 For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work; only he who now restrains will do so until he is taken out of the way. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Thessalonians 2:7 For the mystery of lawlessness [rebellion against divine authority and the coming reign of lawlessness] is already at work; [but it is restrained] only until he who now restrains it is taken out of the way. |
Bible Question (short): Why is 2 Thess. 2:7 mis-translated? |
Question (full): Why do the Bible translators mis-translate 2 Thess 2:7? In every Greek translation I have, it reads, "For the mystery of lawlessness already is working, only he is holding back now till OUT OF THE MIDST IT COMES”. But the way it’s translated into English, it says "until he is taken away”. The “Strong” numbers 3319 and 1096 spell out exactly what the Greek renders. It makes a big difference. |