the one who keeps up his opposition and so far exalts himself above every so-called god or object of worship, that he actually takes his seat in the sanctuary of God, proclaiming himself to be God.

And so you know what holds him back, so that he will be revealed in his own time.

so much so that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God, for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations which you endure.

And so all of them who have not believed the truth but have delighted in evil will be condemned.

Now such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to work quietly and so provide their own food to eat.