2 Thessalonians 2:9

Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

Euen him whose comming is after the working of Satan, with all power and signes, and lying wonders,
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

{that is,} the one whose coming is in accord with the activity of Satan, with all power and signs and false wonders,
- New American Standard Version (1995)

`even he', whose coming is according to the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,
- American Standard Version (1901)

Even the one whose coming is marked by the working of Satan, with all power and signs and false wonders,
- Basic English Bible

whose coming is according to the working of Satan in all power and signs and wonders of falsehood,
- Darby Bible

Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan, with all power, and signs, and lying wonders,
- Webster's Bible

The appearing of the Lawless one will be attended by various miracles and tokens and delusive marvels--for so Satan works--
- Weymouth Bible

even he whose coming is according to the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,
- World English Bible

hym, whos comyng is bi the worching of Sathanas, in al vertu, and signes,
- Wycliffe Bible

[him,] whose presence is according to the working of the Adversary, in all power, and signs, and lying wonders,
- Youngs Literal Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for 2 Thessalonians 2:9


2:7 He will surely be revealed; for the mystery - The deep, secret power of iniquity, just opposite to the power of godliness, already worketh. It began with the love of honour, and the desire of power; and is completed in the entire subversion of the gospel of Christ. This mystery of iniquity is not wholly confined to the Romish church, but extends itself to others also. It seems to consist of, Human inventions added to the written word. Mere outside performances put in the room of faith and love. Other mediators besides the man Christ Jesus. The two last branches, together with idolatry and bloodshed, are the direct consequences of the former; namely, the adding to the word of God. Already worketh - In the church. Only he that restraineth - That is, the potentate who successively has Rome in his power. The emperors, heathen or Christian; the kings, Goths or Lombards; the Carolingian or German emperors.

2:8 And then - When every prince and power that restrains is taken away. Will that wicked one - Emphatically so called, be revealed. Whom the Lord will soon consume with the spirit of his mouth - His immediate power. And destroy - With the very first appearance of his glory.

2:10 Because they received not the love of the truth - Therefore God suffered them to fall into that strong delusion.

2:11 Therefore God shall send them - That is, judicially permit to come upon them, strong delusion.


People's Bible Notes for 2 Thessalonians 2:9


2Th 2:9 Whose coming. That of the Wicked power. Is after the working of Satan. That is, it will deceive men as Satan does. Lying wonders. False miracles.

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