2 Thessalonians 2:10

2 Thessalonians 2:10 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.
• New International Version (NIV)and all the ways that wickedness deceives those who are perishing. They perish because they refused to love the truth and so be saved.
• English Standard Version (ESV)and with all wicked deception for those who are perishing, because they refused to love the truth and so be saved.
• New King James Version (NKJV)and with all unrighteous deception among those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved.

Context of 2 Thessalonians 2:10

8Then the man of sin will be revealed and the Lord Jesus will destroy him by what he says. When the Lord Jesus comes, his appearance will put an end to this man. 9The man of sin will come with the power of Satan. He will use every kind of power, including miraculous and wonderful signs. But they will be lies. He will use everything that God disapproves of to deceive those who are dying, those who refused to love the truth that would save them. 11That’s why God will send them a powerful delusion so that they will believe a lie. 12Then everyone who did not believe the truth, but was delighted with what God disapproves of, will be condemned.

2 Thessalonians 2:10 word by word

καὶ ἐν πάσῃ ἀπάτῃ ἀδικίας τοῖς ἀπολλυμένοις, ἀνθ᾽ ὧν τὴν ἀγάπην τῆς ἀληθείας οὐκ ἐδέξαντο εἰς τὸ σωθῆναι αὐτούς·Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• withἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• allπᾶςpas · allG3956
• deceivablenessἀπάτηapatē · deceitG539
• of unrighteousnessἀδικίαadikia · unrighteousnessG93
• them that perishἀπολλύωapollumi · to destroyG622
• becauseἀντίanti · forG473
• they receivedδέχομαιdechomai · to receiveG1209
• notοὐou · noG3756
• the loveἀγάπηagapē · loveG26
• of the truthἀλήθειαalētheia · truthG225
• thatεἰςeis · towardG1519
• theyαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• might be savedσῴζωsōzō · to saveG4982
• ·ὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739

Cross-references for 2 Thessalonians 2:10

• Romans 16:18People like these are not serving Christ our Lord. They are serving their own desires. By their smooth talk and flattering words they deceive unsuspecting people.
• 2 Corinthians 2:17At least we don’t go around selling an impure word of God like many others. The opposite is true. As Christ’s spokesmen and in God’s presence, we speak the pure message that comes from God.
• 2 Corinthians 4:2Instead, we have refused to use secret and shameful ways. We don’t use tricks, and we don’t distort God’s word. As God watches, we clearly reveal the truth to everyone. This is our ⌞letter of⌟ recommendation.
• 2 Corinthians 11:13People who brag like this are false apostles. They are dishonest workers, since they disguise themselves as Christ’s apostles.
• Ephesians 4:14Then we will no longer be little children, tossed and carried about by all kinds of teachings that change like the wind. We will no longer be influenced by people who use cunning and clever strategies to lead us astray.
• 2 Peter 2:18They arrogantly use nonsense to seduce people by appealing to their sexual desires, especially to sexual freedom. They seduce people who have just escaped from those who live in error.
• Hebrews 3:13Encourage each other every day while you have the opportunity. If you do this, none of you will be deceived by sin and become stubborn.
• 1 Corinthians 1:18The message about the cross is nonsense to those who are being destroyed, but it is God’s power to us who are being saved.
• 2 Corinthians 2:15To God we are the aroma of Christ among those who are saved and among those who are dying.
• 2 Corinthians 4:3So if the Good News that we tell others is covered with a veil, it is hidden from those who are dying.
• 2 Peter 2:12These false teachers insult what they don’t understand. They are like animals, which are creatures of instinct that are born to be caught and killed. So they will be destroyed like animals
• Proverbs 1:7The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. Stubborn fools despise wisdom and discipline.
• Proverbs 2:1My son, if you take my words ⌞to heart⌟ and treasure my commands within you,
• Proverbs 4:5Acquire wisdom. Acquire understanding. Do not forget. Do not turn away from the words that I have spoken.
• Proverbs 8:17I love those who love me. Those eagerly looking for me will find me.
• Matthew 13:11Jesus answered, “Knowledge about the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you. But it has not been given to the crowd.

Commentaries on 2 Thessalonians 2:10

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 10And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness - With every art that cunning can invent and unrighteousness suggest, in order to delude and deceive. In them that perish - · Among them that are destroyed; and they are destroyed and perish because they would not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved. So they perish because they obstinately refuse to be saved, and receive a lie in preference to the truth. This has been true of all the Jews…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 10And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness - There are two ideas here. The first is, that there would be deceit; and the other is, that it would be for the purpose of promoting unrighteousness or iniquity. The iniquitous system would be maintained by fraudulent methods. No one who has read Pascal‘s Provincial Letters can ever doubt that this description is applicable to the system of the Jesuits; and no one familiar with the acts of the papacy, as…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 5-12Verses 5-12 Something hindered or withheld the man of sin. It is supposed to be the power of the Roman empire, which the apostle did not mention more plainly at that time. Corruption of doctrine and worship came in by degrees, and the usurping of power was gradual; thus the mystery of iniquity prevailed. Superstition and idolatry were advanced by pretended devotion, and bigotry and persecution were promoted by pretended zeal for God and his glory. This…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-12False teachings about the Day of the Lord had upset the Thessalonian church (2:1–2). Paul reminds them that two events will happen before that day: a great rebellion and the revealing of the man of lawlessness (2:3–12). Christ will destroy this man when he returns (2:3, 8). Those deceived by him will also encounter judgment (2:9–12).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1010. deceivableness--rather as Greek, "deceit of (to promote) unrighteousness" (2Th 2:12). in--The oldest manuscripts and versions omit "in." Translate, "unto them that are perishing" (2Co 2:15, 16; 4:3): the victims of him whose very name describes his perishing nature, "the son of perdition"; in contrast to you whom (2Th 2:13) "God hath from the beginning chosen to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth."…Read the comment

Topics related to 2 Thessalonians 2:10

• Antichrist
• Contingencies
• Deceit
• Gospel
• Miracles
• Reprobacy
• Self-Delusion
• Truth
• Wicked (People)

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• Eschatology of the New Testament

Commentaries on 2 Thessalonians 2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings