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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. |
Subject: Who is he who restrains?ebrain. |
Bible Note: Hi all I agree with lionheart, Mark, and InGodITrust that it is the Church and the Holy Ghost that is removed. Without true believers standing together holding up shields of corporate faith, there is nothing to hold back the evil that is all around us. (While we are here the battle is great, but evil can only win small skirmishes.) And there will be a short period where there are no believers, save the 144,000. Whether the Holy Spirit is once again available to any believer (and I believe that He is or will be) or only to the 144,000 and the 2 witnesses is a whole other discussion. Just my 2cents worth blessings cheri |