in blazing fire. He will take revenge on those who do not know God and on those who refuse to obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.

Such people will suffer the punishment of eternal destruction by being separated from the Lord's presence and from his glorious power

That way the name of our Lord Jesus will be glorified by you, and you by him, according to the grace of our God and Lord, Jesus, the Messiah.

Do not let anyone deceive you in any way, for it will not come unless the rebellion takes place first and the man of sin, who is destined for destruction, is revealed.

You know what it is that is now holding him back, so that he will be revealed when his time comes.

Then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord will destroy with the breath of his mouth, rendering him powerless by the manifestation of his coming.

The coming of the lawless one will be accompanied by the power of Satan. He will use every kind of power, including miraculous signs, lying wonders,

For this reason, God will send them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie.

Then all who have not believed the truth but have taken pleasure in unrighteousness will be condemned.

But the Lord is faithful and will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.

We have confidence in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do what we command.

If anyone does not obey what we say in this letter, take note of him. Have nothing to do with him so that he will feel ashamed.