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chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/2_thessalonians/2.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />And now you know what is holding him back, so that he may be revealed at the proper time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_thessalonians/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />And you know what is holding him back, for he can be revealed only when his time comes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_thessalonians/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And you know what is restraining him now so that he may be revealed in his time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_thessalonians/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And you know what is now restraining him, so that he may be revealed at the proper time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/2_thessalonians/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And now you know that which is restraining for his being revealed in his time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_thessalonians/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_thessalonians/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And now you know what is restraining, that he may be revealed in his own time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_thessalonians/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And you know what restrains <i>him</i> now, so that he will be revealed in his time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_thessalonians/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And you know what restrains him now, so that in his time he will be revealed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_thessalonians/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And you know what restrains him now, so that in his time he may be revealed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_thessalonians/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And you know what restrains him now, so that in his time he will be revealed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_thessalonians/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And you know what restrains him now [from being revealed]; it is so that he will be revealed at his own [appointed] time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_thessalonians/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And you know what currently restrains him, so that he will be revealed in his time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_thessalonians/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And you know what currently restrains him, so that he will be revealed in his time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_thessalonians/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And now ye know that which restraineth, to the end that he may be revealed in his own season.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_thessalonians/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You already know what is holding this wicked one back until it is time for him to come. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_thessalonians/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And now ye know that which restraineth, to the end that he may be revealed in his own season.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_thessalonians/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />You know what it is that now holds him back, so that he will be revealed when his time comes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_thessalonians/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Yet there is something that keeps this from happening now, and you know what it is. At the proper time, then, the Wicked One will appear. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_thessalonians/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />You know what it is that is now holding him back, so that he will be revealed when his time comes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_thessalonians/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And you know what is now restraining him, so that he may be revealed at the proper time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_thessalonians/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />And so you know what holds him back, so that he will be revealed in his own time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_thessalonians/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Now you know what is restraining him, to the end that he may be revealed in his own season.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_thessalonians/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/2_thessalonians/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And now you know what restrains him, in order that his true character may be revealed at his appointed time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_thessalonians/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Now you know what is restraining him, to the end that he may be revealed in his own season. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_thessalonians/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And now, you have known what is restraining, for his being revealed in his own time,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/2_thessalonians/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And now you know that which is restraining for his being revealed in his time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_thessalonians/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and now, what is keeping down ye have known, for his being revealed in his own time,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_thessalonians/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And now ye know the withholding for him to be revealed in his time.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_thessalonians/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And now you know what withholdeth, that he may be revealed in his time. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_thessalonians/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And now you know what it is that holds him back, so that he may be revealed in his own time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_thessalonians/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />And now you know what is restraining, that he may be revealed in his time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_thessalonians/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And you know what is now restraining him, so that he may be revealed when his time comes.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_thessalonians/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And now you know what has prevented him from being revealed in his time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_thessalonians/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And now you know what controls, that he may be revealed in his time.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/2_thessalonians/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And now you know what restrains, in order that he may be revealed in his own proper time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/2_thessalonians/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And now you know that which hinders, that he should be revealed in his time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/2_thessalonians/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And now ye know what withholdeth, that he may be revealed in his own time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/2_thessalonians/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />and you know what hinders his throwing off the disguise at a time which he enjoys for the present.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/2_thessalonians/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And now you know what restrains him, in order that his true character may be revealed at his appointed time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/2_thessalonians/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And now ye know what hinders his being revealed in his own season;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/2_thessalonians/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And ye know what now hindereth him from being revealed in his own time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_thessalonians/2-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/p0L2MQrlSxc?start=176" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_thessalonians/2.htm">The Man of Lawlessness</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>Do you not remember that I told you these things while I was still with you? <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/1492.htm" title="1492: oidate (V-RIA-2P) -- To know, remember, appreciate. ">you know</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">what</a> <a href="/greek/3568.htm" title="3568: nyn (Adv) -- A primary particle of present time; now; also as noun or adjective present or immediate."></a> <a href="/greek/2722.htm" title="2722: katechon (V-PPA-ANS) -- From kata and echo; to hold down, in various applications.">is now restraining him,</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">so that</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">he</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/601.htm" title="601: apokalyphthēnai (V-ANP) -- To uncover, bring to light, reveal. From apo and kalupto; to take off the cover, i.e. Disclose.">may be revealed</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">at</a> <a href="/greek/1438.htm" title="1438: heautou (RefPro-GM3S) -- Himself, herself, itself. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2540.htm" title="2540: kairō (N-DMS) -- Fitting season, season, opportunity, occasion, time. Of uncertain affinity; an occasion, i.e. Set or proper time.">proper time.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">7</span>For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work, but the one who now restrains it will continue until he is taken out of the way.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/12-4.htm">Daniel 12:4</a></span><br />But you, Daniel, shut up these words and seal the book until the time of the end. Many will roam to and fro, and knowledge will increase.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/10-4.htm">Revelation 10:4</a></span><br />When the seven thunders had spoken, I was about to put it in writing. But I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Seal up what the seven thunders have said, and do not write it down.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-18.htm">1 John 2:18</a></span><br />Children, it is the last hour; and just as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have appeared. This is how we know it is the last hour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-24.htm">Matthew 24:24</a></span><br />For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/4-3.htm">1 John 4:3</a></span><br />and every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming and which is already in the world at this time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/13-5.htm">Revelation 13:5-7</a></span><br />The beast was given a mouth to speak arrogant and blasphemous words, and authority to act for 42 months. / And the beast opened its mouth to speak blasphemies against God and to slander His name and His tabernacle—those who dwell in heaven. / Then the beast was permitted to wage war against the saints and to conquer them, and it was given authority over every tribe and people and tongue and nation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/7-25.htm">Daniel 7:25</a></span><br />He will speak out against the Most High and oppress the saints of the Most High, intending to change the appointed times and laws; and the saints will be given into his hand for a time, and times, and half a time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/4-1.htm">1 Timothy 4:1</a></span><br />Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-15.htm">Matthew 24:15</a></span><br />So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by the prophet Daniel (let the reader understand),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/17-8.htm">Revelation 17:8</a></span><br />The beast that you saw—it was, and now is no more, but is about to come up out of the Abyss and go to its destruction. And those who dwell on the earth whose names were not written in the Book of Life from the foundation of the world will marvel when they see the beast that was, and is not, and yet will be.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/8-23.htm">Daniel 8:23-25</a></span><br />In the latter part of their reign, when the rebellion has reached its full measure, an insolent king, skilled in intrigue, will come to the throne. / His power will be great, but it will not be his own. He will cause terrible destruction and succeed in whatever he does. He will destroy the mighty men along with the holy people. / Through his craft and by his hand, he will cause deceit to prosper, and in his own mind he will make himself great. In a time of peace he will destroy many, and he will even stand against the Prince of princes. Yet he will be broken off, but not by human hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-1.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:1-3</a></span><br />Now about the times and seasons, brothers, we do not need to write to you. / For you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. / While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/13-22.htm">Mark 13:22</a></span><br />For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/11-7.htm">Revelation 11:7</a></span><br />When the two witnesses have finished their testimony, the beast that comes up from the Abyss will wage war with them, and will overpower and kill them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/11-36.htm">Daniel 11:36</a></span><br />Then the king will do as he pleases and will exalt and magnify himself above every god, and he will speak monstrous things against the God of gods. He will be successful until the time of wrath is completed, for what has been decreed must be accomplished.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And now you know what withholds that he might be revealed in his time.</p><p class="hdg">withholdeth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_thessalonians/2-7.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:7</a></b></br> For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth <i>will let</i>, until he be taken out of the way.</p><p class="hdg">revealed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_thessalonians/2-3.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:3,8</a></b></br> Let no man deceive you by any means: for <i>that day shall not come</i>, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-9.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/colossians/4-12.htm">Character</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-5.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-2.htm">End</a> <a href="/colossians/2-19.htm">Holding</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-2.htm">Keeping</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-12.htm">Order</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-3.htm">Proper</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-11.htm">Restraineth</a> <a href="/colossians/2-23.htm">Restraining</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-10.htm">Restrains</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-3.htm">Revealed</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-3.htm">Revelation</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-17.htm">Season</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-13.htm">Time</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-9.htm">True.</a> <a href="/haggai/1-10.htm">Withholdeth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_timothy/2-6.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-2.htm">Character</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-5.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-8.htm">End</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-19.htm">Holding</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-7.htm">Keeping</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-12.htm">Order</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-6.htm">Proper</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-7.htm">Restraineth</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-7.htm">Restraining</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-7.htm">Restrains</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-8.htm">Revealed</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-8.htm">Revelation</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-2.htm">Season</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-6.htm">Time</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-10.htm">True.</a> <a href="/job/12-15.htm">Withholdeth</a><div class="vheading2">2 Thessalonians 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_thessalonians/2-1.htm">Paul urges them to continue stedfast in the truth received;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_thessalonians/2-3.htm">shows that there shall be a departure from the faith,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_thessalonians/2-9.htm">and a discovery of Antichrist, before the day of the Lord comes;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_thessalonians/2-15.htm">repeats his exhortation to stand firm, and prays for them.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/2_thessalonians/2.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div><b>And you know</b><br />This phrase indicates that the Thessalonian believers had been previously taught about the subject at hand. The Greek word for "know" is "oida," which implies a fullness of knowledge or understanding. Paul is reminding them of their prior instruction, emphasizing the importance of being grounded in the teachings they have received. This serves as a call for believers to be diligent in their study of Scripture, ensuring they are well-informed and prepared for the challenges of faith.<p><b>what is now restraining</b><br />The term "restraining" comes from the Greek word "katechō," which means to hold back or suppress. This suggests a force or influence that is actively preventing something from occurring. In the context of early Christian eschatology, this restraining force is often interpreted as the Holy Spirit or a divinely appointed power that prevents the full manifestation of evil until God's appointed time. This highlights the sovereignty of God in controlling the unfolding of history and the assurance that nothing happens outside His divine plan.<p><b>him</b><br />The "him" referred to in this verse is traditionally understood to be the "man of lawlessness" mentioned earlier in the chapter. This figure is often associated with the Antichrist, a personification of evil that will oppose God and deceive many. The use of "him" underscores the personal nature of this opposition to God, reminding believers of the reality of spiritual warfare and the presence of evil in the world.<p><b>so that he will be revealed</b><br />The phrase "will be revealed" comes from the Greek word "apokalyptō," meaning to uncover or disclose. This suggests that the identity and actions of the "man of lawlessness" are currently hidden but will be made known at the appropriate time. This revelation is part of God's prophetic timeline, emphasizing the importance of vigilance and readiness among believers as they await the fulfillment of God's promises.<p><b>at the proper time</b><br />The concept of "proper time" is rooted in the Greek word "kairos," which refers to an appointed or opportune moment. This indicates that there is a specific, divinely ordained time for these events to unfold. It reassures believers that God is in control of history and that His timing is perfect. This encourages Christians to trust in God's plan and remain steadfast in their faith, knowing that He will bring all things to completion according to His will.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_thessalonians/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) <span class= "bld">And now ye know.</span>--Not "now, because of what I have just said," for nothing has yet been said in the Letter from which the Thessalonians could gather what withheld the premature manifestation of the Man of Sin. The word "now" is not used exactly in a temporal sense, but as introducing another item. "You remember about Antichrist and his characteristics: very good; and now, what keeps Antichrist back? You know that too." Knowing not only that Antichrist's apocalypse must precede Christ's, but also that Antichrist could not reveal himself yet, because the way was blocked by something still (as they saw) unremoved, the Thessalonians were absurd in acting as if the day of the Lord was come.<p><span class= "bld">What withholdeth.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">that which withholdeth:</span> they did not merely know it as a dogma, but as a familiar object. "You are perfectly acquainted with the thing which acts as a check upon the Man of Sin." Unlike the Man of Sin himself, who was a dim figure in the mysterious future, the Obstacle was present and tangible. They may have forgotten what the thing is, but St. Paul stirs their memory by telling them that they well know the thing itself. It must needs be a marked and mighty power which can prevent the development of the great Antichrist. At the same time, St. Paul's doctrine is that this marked power is destined by-and-by to be removed (<a href="/2_thessalonians/2-7.htm" title="For the mystery of iniquity does already work: only he who now lets will let, until he be taken out of the way.">2Thessalonians 2:7</a>). Possibly, then, St. Paul may shrink from naming it in writing, not only because he wishes to exercise the Thessalonians' memories, but also for fear the power should discover and disapprove of his prophecies. For the question what the withholding power is, see the <span class= "ital">Excursus on the Interpretation of the Prophecy.</span><p><span class= "bld">That he might . . . in his time.</span>--Or, <span class= "ital">with a view to his being revealed at his proper moment.</span> Not that the withholding power is conscious of such desire, but God's design is to use that power for the purpose.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_thessalonians/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And now.</span> The particle "now" has been variously interpreted. Some connect it with the restraining influence: "And ye know what now withholdeth;" but if so, there would have been a different arrangement of the words in the original Others consider it as a mere particle of transition: "Now, to pass over to another subject;" but there is no transition, the apostle continues his description of the man of sin. It is rather to be considered as a particle of time: "Now ye know, because you have been instructed on this point." <span class="cmt_word">Ye know;</span> Paul having told them when he was at Thessalonica. <span class="cmt_word">What withholdeth</span>; hindereth. The hindrance does not refer to the prevention of the apostle from speaking freely on this subject, lest he should involve himself in political difficulties; nor to any delay in the coming of Christ; but to a restraint upon the appearance of the man of sin: "Ye know what prevents his open manifestation." <span class="cmt_word">That he;</span> namely, the man of sin. <span class="cmt_word">Might be revealed in his time;</span> literally, <span class="accented">in his season</span>; in his proper time, the time appointed by God. Events were not yet ripe for his appearance. Just as there was a "fulness of time" when Christ should appear (<a href="/galatians/4-4.htm">Galatians 4:4</a>), so there was a "fulness of time" when the man of sin should be revealed; there was a series of events going on which would culminate in his revelation. The nature of this restraining or withholding influence will afterwards be considered; whatever it was, the Thessalonians were formerly explicitly informed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_thessalonians/2-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">And</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">you know</span><br /><span class="grk">οἴδατε</span> <span class="translit">(oidate)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1492.htm">Strong's 1492: </a> </span><span class="str2">To know, remember, appreciate. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">what</span><br /><span class="grk">τὸ</span> <span class="translit">(to)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is now restraining</span><br /><span class="grk">κατέχον</span> <span class="translit">(katechon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2722.htm">Strong's 2722: </a> </span><span class="str2">From kata and echo; to hold down, in various applications.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">him,</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτὸν</span> <span class="translit">(auton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">so that</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰς</span> <span class="translit">(eis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he will be revealed</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀποκαλυφθῆναι</span> <span class="translit">(apokalyphthēnai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_601.htm">Strong's 601: </a> </span><span class="str2">To uncover, bring to light, reveal. From apo and kalupto; to take off the cover, i.e. Disclose.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">at</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τῷ</span> <span class="translit">(tō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">proper time.</span><br /><span class="grk">καιρῷ</span> <span class="translit">(kairō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2540.htm">Strong's 2540: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fitting season, season, opportunity, occasion, time. Of uncertain affinity; an occasion, i.e. Set or proper time.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_thessalonians/2-6.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_thessalonians/2-6.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_thessalonians/2-6.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_thessalonians/2-6.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_thessalonians/2-6.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_thessalonians/2-6.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_thessalonians/2-6.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_thessalonians/2-6.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_thessalonians/2-6.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_thessalonians/2-6.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_thessalonians/2-6.htm">NT Letters: 2 Thessalonians 2:6 Now you know what is restraining him (2 Thess. 2 Thes. 2Th iiTh ii th)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_thessalonians/2-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Thessalonians 2:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Thessalonians 2:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_thessalonians/2-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Thessalonians 2:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Thessalonians 2:7" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>