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2 Thessalonians 2

2 Thess. 2:2 KJV (With Strong’s)

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That
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
ye
humas (Greek #5209)
you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)
KJV usage: ye, you (+ -ward), your (+ own).
Pronounce: hoo-mas'
Origin: accusative case of 5210
be
saleuo (Greek #4531)
to waver, i.e. agitate, rock, topple or (by implication) destroy; figuratively, to disturb, incite
KJV usage: move, shake (together), which can(-not) be shaken, stir up.
Pronounce: sal-yoo'-o
Origin: from 4535
not
me (Greek #3361)
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas 3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
KJV usage: any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also 3362, 3363, 3364, 3372, 3373, 3375, 3378.
Pronounce: may
Origin: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas 3756 expresses an absolute denial)
soon
tacheos (Greek #5030)
briefly, i.e. (in time) speedily, or (in manner) rapidly
KJV usage: hastily, quickly, shortly, soon, suddenly.
Pronounce: takh-eh'-oce
Origin: adverb from 5036
shaken
saleuo (Greek #4531)
to waver, i.e. agitate, rock, topple or (by implication) destroy; figuratively, to disturb, incite
KJV usage: move, shake (together), which can(-not) be shaken, stir up.
Pronounce: sal-yoo'-o
Origin: from 4535
in
apo (Greek #575)
"off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
KJV usage: (X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc.
Pronounce: apo'
Origin: a primary particle
mind
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
nous (Greek #3563)
the intellect, i.e. mind (divine or human; in thought, feeling, or will); by implication, meaning
KJV usage: mind, understanding. Compare 5590.
Pronounce: nooce
Origin: probably from the base of 1097
, or
mete (Greek #3383)
not too, i.e. (in continued negation) neither or nor; also, not even
KJV usage: neither, (n-)or, so as much.
Pronounce: may'-teh
Origin: from 3361 and 5037
be troubled
throeo (Greek #2360)
to clamor, i.e. (by implication) to frighten
KJV usage: trouble.
Pronounce: thro-eh'-o
Origin: from θρέομαι to wail
, neither
mete (Greek #3383)
not too, i.e. (in continued negation) neither or nor; also, not even
KJV usage: neither, (n-)or, so as much.
Pronounce: may'-teh
Origin: from 3361 and 5037
by
dia (Greek #1223)
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
KJV usage: after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) ... fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
Pronounce: dee-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act
spirit
pneuma (Greek #4151)
a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit
KJV usage: ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind. Compare 5590.
Pronounce: pnyoo'-mah
Origin: from 4154
, nor
mete (Greek #3383)
not too, i.e. (in continued negation) neither or nor; also, not even
KJV usage: neither, (n-)or, so as much.
Pronounce: may'-teh
Origin: from 3361 and 5037
by
dia (Greek #1223)
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
KJV usage: after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) ... fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
Pronounce: dee-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act
word
logos (Greek #3056)
something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, (with the article in John) the Divine Expression (i.e. Christ)
KJV usage: account, cause, communication, X concerning, doctrine, fame, X have to do, intent, matter, mouth, preaching, question, reason, + reckon, remove, say(-ing), shew, X speaker, speech, talk, thing, + none of these things move me, tidings, treatise, utterance, word, work.
Pronounce: log'-os
Origin: from 3004
, nor
mete (Greek #3383)
not too, i.e. (in continued negation) neither or nor; also, not even
KJV usage: neither, (n-)or, so as much.
Pronounce: may'-teh
Origin: from 3361 and 5037
by
dia (Greek #1223)
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
KJV usage: after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) ... fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
Pronounce: dee-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act
letter
epistole (Greek #1992)
a written message
KJV usage: "epistle," letter.
Pronounce: ep-is-tol-ay'
Origin: from 1989
as
hos (Greek #5613)
which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
KJV usage: about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, X with all speed.
Pronounce: hoce
Origin: probably adverb of comparative from 3739
from
dia (Greek #1223)
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
KJV usage: after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) ... fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
Pronounce: dee-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act
us
hemon (Greek #2257)
of (or from) us
KJV usage: our (company), us, we.
Pronounce: hay-mone'
Origin: genitive case plural of 1473
, as
hos (Greek #5613)
which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
KJV usage: about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, X with all speed.
Pronounce: hoce
Origin: probably adverb of comparative from 3739
j that
hoti (Greek #3754)
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
KJV usage: as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
Pronounce: hot'-ee
Origin: neuter of 3748 as conjunction
the day
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
hemera (Greek #2250)
day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the parts of both extremes); figuratively, a period (always defined more or less clearly by the context)
KJV usage: age, + alway, (mid-)day (by day, (-ly)), + for ever, judgment, (day) time, while, years.
Pronounce: hay-mer'-ah
Origin: feminine (with 5610 implied) of a derivative of ἧμαι (to sit; akin to the base of 1476) meaning tame, i.e. gentle
of Christ
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
Christos (Greek #5547)
anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
KJV usage: Christ.
Pronounce: khris-tos'
Origin: from 5548
is at hand
enistemi (Greek #1764)
to place on hand, i.e. (reflexively) impend, (participle) be instant
KJV usage: come, be at hand, present.
Pronounce: en-is'-tay-mee
Origin: from 1722 and 2476
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Matt. 24:4‑6• 4And Jesus answering said to them, See that no one mislead you.
 5For many shall come in my name, saying, I am the Christ, and they shall mislead many.
 6And ye shall be about to hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled; for they must come to pass, but the end is not yet. (Matt. 24:4‑6)

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Ministry on This Verse

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shaken.
Isa. 7:2•  (Isa. 7:2)
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Isa. 8:12‑13•  (Isa. 8:12‑13)
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Isa. 26:3•  (Isa. 26:3)
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Matt. 24:6• 6And ye shall be about to hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled; for they must come to pass, but the end is not yet. (Matt. 24:6)
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Mark 13:7• 7{i}But when ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars, be not disturbed, for [this] must happen, but the end is not yet.{/i} (Mark 13:7)
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Luke 21:9,19• 9And when ye shall hear of wars and tumults be not terrified; for these things must first take place, but the end [is] not immediately.
 19By your patient endurance gain your souls. (Luke 21:9,19)
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John 14:1,27• 1Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe on God, believe on me also.
 27Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you, not as the world giveth give I to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. (John 14:1,27)
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Acts 20:23‑24• 23save that the Holy Spirit testifieth to me in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me.
 24But I hold not my life of any account as dear to myself, so that I may accomplish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus to testify the gospel of the grace of God. (Acts 20:23‑24)
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Eph. 5:6• 6Let no one deceive you by vain words; for on account of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the sons of disobedience. (Eph. 5:6)
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1 Thess. 3:3• 3that no one might be moved by these afflictions. For yourselves know that for this we are set. (1 Thess. 3:3)
by spirit.
Deut. 13:1‑5•  (Deut. 13:1‑5)
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Jer. 23:25‑27•  (Jer. 23:25‑27)
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Mic. 2:11•  (Mic. 2:11)
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Matt. 24:4‑5,24• 4And Jesus answering said to them, See that no one mislead you.
 5For many shall come in my name, saying, I am the Christ, and they shall mislead many.
 24for there shall arise false Christs and false prophets, and shall give great signs and wonders, so as to mislead, if possible, even the elect. (Matt. 24:4‑5,24)
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2 Peter 2:1‑3• 1But there were false prophets also among the people, as there shall be also false teachers among you, such as shall bring in by-the-bye sects of perdition, denying even the Sovereign Master that bought them, bringing on themselves swift perdition;
 2and many shall follow their dissolutenesses; because of whom the way of the truth shall be blasphemed.
 3And in covetousness with feigned words, they shall make merchandise of you: for whom judgment from of old is not idle, and their perdition slumbereth not. (2 Peter 2:1‑3)
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1 John 4:1‑2• 1Beloved, believe not every spirit, but prove the spirits, if they are of God; because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
 2Herein ye know the Spirit of God: every spirit which confesseth Jesus Christ come in flesh is of God; (1 John 4:1‑2)
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Rev. 19:20• 20And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought the signs before him, with which he deceived those that had received the mark of the beast and those that worshipped his image: they two were cast alive into the lake of fire that burneth with brimstone. (Rev. 19:20)
nor by letter.
1 Thess. 4:15• 15For this we say to you in [the] word of [the] Lord, that we, the living that remain unto the coming of the Lord, shall in no wise precede those put to sleep; (1 Thess. 4:15)
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2 Peter 3:4‑8• 4and saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for from the [day] that the fathers fell asleep, all things continue thus from beginning of creation.
 5For this escapeth their notice willingly, that by the word of God heavens were of old, and an earth having its subsistence out of water and through water;
 6by which [waters] the then world being overflowed with water perished.
 7But the now heavens and the earth by the same word have been stored with fire, being kept for a day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men.
 8{i}But{/i} {i}let not this one thing be hidden from you, beloved,{/i} that one day is with [the] Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. (2 Peter 3:4‑8)
• Their delusion was ... about "the day of the Lord," as verse 2 makes clear and indisputable. They did conceive that this "day" was not merely "at hand," which is true, but "present" which is false. (“On 2 Thessalonians 2:2” by W. Kelly)
• The error so unscrupulously taught by fanatics in Thessalonica was, not that the day is "at hand" (for the apostle himself taught this expressly in Rom. 13:12), but that it had "actually come." (“On 2 Thessalonians 2:2” by W. Kelly)
• As it is an offense against every sound exegetical principle to imagine that "the coming of the Lord" in verse 1 differs from that which had been so distinctly revealed in the first Epistle, ch. 4, so equally are we bound to interpret "the day of the Lord" here with what was laid down in ch. 5. (“On 2 Thessalonians 2:2” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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that ye be not soon shaken in mindc, nor troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter, as if it were by us, as that the day of the Lord is present.

JND Translation Notes

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Or "shaken from a steady and soberly judging mind."

W. Kelly Translation

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that ye be not quickly shaken ina mind nor yet troubled, either by spirit, or by word, or by letter as fromb us, as that the day of the Lordc is presentd.

WK Translation Notes

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Lit. "from your."
b
Lit. "by."
c
"The day of Christ" is not the right reading in this place. It is "the day of the Lord" in the best MSS. Now the "day of the Lord," although closely connected with the "day of Christ," is not absolutely the same. "The day of the Lord" means the time when the Lord will deal judicially with this world, with nations, with living men, with the earth. "The day of Christ," as in Philippians 1:10, 2:16, has different associations from the judgment of the living.
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The KJV is here wholly astray, and even inconsistent with its own rendering of every occurrence of the word elsewhere. The reader can compare {vi 28155}{/vi}; {vi 28433;28514}{/vi}; {vi 29062}{/vi}; ({vi 29855}{/vi};) and {vi 30115}{/vi}. The word (enestēken) means "is already come," not merely "at hand." The word usually rendered "at hand," "near," or "nigh," is (eggus), or (eggizō) "come near," as is known to scholars. The false teachers at Thessalonica had taught that the Lord had left the right hand of God and begun the judgments of "that day," without having yet caught up the saints in Thessalonica or anywhere else.