Let no one deceive you in any way. For that day will not arrive until the rebellion comes and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction.

For even when we were with you, we used to give you this command: “If anyone is not willing to work, neither should he eat.”

Now regarding the arrival of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered to be with him, we ask you, brothers and sisters,

For the hidden power of lawlessness is already at work. However, the one who holds him back will do so until he is taken out of the way,

Finally, pray for us, brothers and sisters, that the Lord’s message may spread quickly and be honored as in fact it was among you,