The Man of Lawlessness
2 Thessalonians 2:10
In 9 translations
- BSB
- and with every wicked deception directed against those who are perishing, because they refused the love of the truth that would have saved them.
- 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.
- WEB
- and with all deception of wickedness for those who are being lost, because they didn’t receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved.
- ASV
- and with all deceit of unrighteousness for them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.
- LSV
- and in all deceitfulness of the unrighteousness in those perishing, because they did not receive the love of the truth for their being saved,
- YLT
- and in all deceitfulness of the unrighteousness in those perishing, because the love of the truth they did not receive for their being saved,
- DBY
- and in all deceit of unrighteousness to them that perish, because they have not received the love of the truth that they might be saved.
- DRC
- And in all seduction of iniquity to them that perish; because they receive not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. Therefore God shall send them the operation of error, to believe lying:
- GNV
- And in al deceiuablenes of vnrighteousnes, among them that perish, because they receiued not the loue of the trueth, that they might be saued.
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Spelling, punctuation and minor wording (2)
- In STEPBible’s comparison, Textus Receptus, Byzantine text include τῆς (“the”); NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles do not include this wording.
- In STEPBible’s comparison, Textus Receptus, Byzantine text include ἐν (“in”); NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles do not include this wording.
SBLGNT apparatus (1)
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- SBLGNT: ἀδικίας. Westcott and Hort (1881), Tregelles, Nestle–Aland 28th edition read ἀδικίας; Robinson–Pierpont read τῆς ἀδικίας ἐν.
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Original-language editions
- SBLGNT
- καὶ ἐν πάσῃ ἀπάτῃ ἀδικίας τοῖς ἀπολλυμένοις, ἀνθʼ ὧν τὴν ἀγάπην τῆς ἀληθείας οὐκ ἐδέξαντο εἰς τὸ σωθῆναι αὐτούς·
- RP2018
- καὶ ἐν πάσῃ ἀπάτῃ τῆς ἀδικίας ἐν τοῖς ἀπολλυμένοις, ἀνθ’ ὧν τὴν ἀγάπην τῆς ἀληθείας οὐκ ἐδέξαντο εἰς τὸ σωθῆναι αὐτούς.
- TR-Boyd
- καὶ ἐν πάσῃ ἀπάτῃ τῆς ἀδικίας ἐν τοῖς ἀπολλυμένοις, ἀνθ᾿ ὧν τὴν ἀγάπην τῆς ἀληθείας οὐκ ἐδέξαντο εἰς τὸ σωθῆναι αὐτούς.
- SCR1894
- και εν παση απατη της αδικιας εν τοις απολλυμενοις ανθ ων την αγαπην της αληθειας ουκ εδεξαντο εις το σωθηναι αυτους
In the reference works topics that cite this verse
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Cross-references most cited first
- 1 Corinthians 1:18For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
- Proverbs 1:7The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
- 2 Corinthians 4:2–3Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in…
- 2 Peter 2:12These men are like irrational animals, creatures of instinct, born to be captured and destroyed. They blaspheme in matters they do not understand, and like such creatures, they too will be destroyed.
- John 8:45–47But because I speak the truth, you do not believe Me! Which of you can prove Me guilty of sin? If I speak the truth, why do you not believe Me? Whoever belongs to God hears the words of God. The reason you do not hear…
- Romans 16:18For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive.
- 1 Corinthians 16:22If anyone does not love the Lord, let him be under a curse. Come, O Lord!
- Ephesians 4:14Then we will no longer be infants, tossed about by the waves and carried around by every wind of teaching and by the clever cunning of men in their deceitful scheming.
- 2 Corinthians 2:17For we are not like so many others, who peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as men sent from God.
- Romans 2:7–8To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life. But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow wickedness, there will be wrath and anger.
- 2 Corinthians 11:15It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their actions.
- Proverbs 8:17I love those who love me, and those who seek me early shall find me.
- John 3:17For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.
- Romans 10:1Brothers, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is for their salvation.
- Proverbs 2:1–6My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you, if you incline your ear to wisdom and direct your heart to understanding, if you truly call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding, if…
- John 3:19–21And this is the verdict: The Light has come into the world, but men loved the darkness rather than the Light because their deeds were evil. Everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come into the Light for…
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