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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:
Who does the Lockman Foundation feel is the "restrainer" of 2 Thess. 2; and why? The orginal Greek hsa "restrainer" as both nuter and masculine gender. Is it a person, entitity, or concept. Then follows the obvious question: How will it be taken out of the way? jw Bremerton WA |
Bible Answer: Greetings, jw from Bremerton, WA! The topic of 2 Thess. 2:7 and just who the "restrainer" is referring to has already been explored in detail on this Forum. An excellent post written by Tim Moran that goes into much detail on the identity of the "restrainer" can be found by entering "2 Thess 2:7" in the 'Questions/Notes on Verse' box to the above left of your screen. Blessings to you, Makarios |