2 Thessalonians 2:9 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)9 The coming [of this lawless person] is according to the work of Satan, [and will be] attended by all kinds of powerful [i.e., miraculous] signs and false wonders, Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 17699 even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition9 The coming [of the lawless one, the antichrist] is through the activity and working of Satan and will be attended by great power and with all sorts of [pretended] miracles and signs and delusive marvels–[all of them] lying wonders– Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)9 even he, whose coming is according to the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible9 When the person who is lawless comes, it will happen through Satan’s effort, with all kinds of fake power, signs, and wonders. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version9 him whose advent is accompanied by the works of Satan, with every kind of power and signs and false miracles, Ver Capítulo |
But the beast was captured, along with the false prophet [See 16:13], who performed [supernatural] signs in his presence. [He had performed these signs] to deceive those who had received the mark of the beast and those who worshiped his statue. [See 13:15-16]. The beast and the false prophet were both thrown alive into the lake of fire that burns with sulfur.
You practiced such things when you lived according to the evil ways of this world, and according to the ruler of the [spiritual] powers of the air. [Note: This refers to Satan, whose influence permeates life around us]. He is the [evil] spirit who is now at work in people who are disobedient [to God].
You belong to your father the devil, and you are [always] wanting to do what your father desires. He was a murderer from the [very] beginning [Note: This is probably a reference to Satan’s influence on Adam, Eve and Cain in the Garden of Eden] and does not stand for the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he only speaks what is part of his nature, because he is a liar and the father of [all] liars.