2 Thessalonians 2:2 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

² not to be quickly shaken in mind or alarmed, either by spirit or by word or by letter, as though from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord is already here.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

² that ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

² Not to allow your minds to be quickly unsettled or disturbed or kept excited or alarmed, whether it be by some [pretended] revelation of [the] Spirit or by word or by letter [alleged to be] from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord has [already] arrived and is here.

American Standard Version (1901)

² to the end that ye be not quickly shaken from your mind, nor yet be troubled, either by spirit, or by word, or by epistle as from us, as that the day of the Lord is just at hand;

Common English Bible

² We don’t want you to be easily confused in your mind or upset if you hear that the day of the Lord is already here, whether you hear it through some spirit, a message, or a letter supposedly from us.

Catholic Public Domain Version

² that you not be readily disturbed or terrified in your minds, by any spirit, or word, or epistle, supposedly sent from us, claiming that the day of the Lord is close by.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

² That you be not easily moved from your sense, nor be terrified, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by epistle, as sent from us, as if the day of the Lord were at hand.

2 Thessalonians 2:2 Cross References

Isaiah 26:3

Those of steadfast mind you keep in peace, in peace because they trust in you.

Isaiah 7:2

When the house of David heard that Aram had allied itself with Ephraim, the heart of Ahaz and the heart of his people shook as the trees of the forest shake before the wind.

Micah 2:11

If someone were to go about uttering empty falsehoods, saying, “I will preach to you of wine and strong drink,” such a one would be the preacher for this people!

Matthew 24:24

For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and produce great signs and wonders, to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.

Mark 13:7

When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed; this must take place, but the end is still to come.

Luke 21:19

By your endurance you will gain your souls.

Luke 21:9

“When you hear of wars and insurrections, do not be terrified, for these things must take place first, but the end will not follow immediately.”

John 14:1

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.

John 14:27

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.

1 Corinthians 1:8

He will also strengthen you to the end, so that you may be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 14:32

(and the spirits of prophets are subject to the prophets,

1 Corinthians 7:26

I think that, in view of the impending crisis, it is good for you to remain as you are.

Ephesians 5:6

Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes on those who are disobedient.

1 Thessalonians 3:3

so that no one would be shaken by these persecutions. Indeed, you yourselves know that this is what we are destined for.

1 Thessalonians 4:15

For this we declare to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will by no means precede those who have died.

1 Thessalonians 5:2

For you yourselves know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.

2 Thessalonians 2:15

So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold fast to the traditions that you were taught by us, either by word of mouth or by our letter.

2 Thessalonians 3:17

I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. This is the mark in every letter of mine; it is the way I write.

Revelation 19:20

And the beast was captured, and with it the false prophet who had performed in its presence the signs by which he deceived those who had received the brand of the beast and those who worshiped its image. These two were thrown alive into the lake of fire that burns with sulfur.