in that day when He comes to be glorified by His saints and to be admired by all those who have believed, because our testimony among you was believed.

He opposes and exalts himself above every so-called god or object of worship, so that he sits in God’s sanctuary, publicizing that he himself is God.

And you know what currently restrains him, so that he will be revealed in his time.

For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work, but the one now restraining will do so until he is out of the way,

He called you to this through our gospel, so that you might obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

But the Lord is faithful; He will strengthen and guard you from the evil one.

For you yourselves know how you must imitate us: We were not irresponsible among you;

In fact, when we were with you, this is what we commanded you: “If anyone isn’t willing to work, he should not eat.”

And if anyone does not obey our instruction in this letter, take note of that person; don’t associate with him, so that he may be ashamed.

This greeting is in my own hand—Paul. This is a sign in every letter; this is how I write.