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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: What or who do the words of 2 Thes. 2:7 speak about? Specifically"...he is taken out of the way." NASB Please read 2Thes.2:1-12 before replying. |
Bible Answer: Hi cuddle 2 Thess 2:7 For the mystery of lawlessness doth already work: only there is one that restraineth now, until he be taken out of the way. Until the restrainer be taken away. The "he" of this verse refers to the restrainer. katecho Thayer Definition: 1) to hold back, detain, retain 1b1) that which hinders, Antichrist from making his appearance He that hinders the Antichrist from making his appearance could not be referring to anyone else but the Holy Spirit under my current understanding of this verse. Blessings NC |