So now you know what it is that is holding him back from making his appearance before the appointed time arrives.

For disobedience is already secretly at work, but only until he who is now holding it in check is gotten out of the way.

Now, brothers, pray for us, that the Lord's message may spread rapidly and gloriously as it did among you,

Now with the authority of the Lord Jesus Christ we charge and exhort such people to keep quiet and do their work and earn their own living.