2 Thessalonians 2:6

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

And you know now what the restraining influence is which prevents his appearing before his appointed time.

Cross References

Romans 1:18

So, too, there is a revelation from Heaven of the Divine Wrath against every form of ungodliness and wickedness on the part of those men who, by their wicked lives, are stifling the Truth.

2 Thessalonians 2:3

Do not let any one deceive you, whatever he may do. For it will not come until after the Great Apostasy, and the appearing of that Incarnation of Wickedness, that the Lost soul,

2 Thessalonians 2:7

Wickedness, indeed, is already at work in secret; but only until he who at present restrains it is removed out of the way.

2 Thessalonians 2:8

Then will 'Wickedness Incarnate' appear, but the Lord Jesus will destroy him with the breath of his lips, and annihilate him by the splendor of his Coming.