2 Thessalonians 2:7 - New American Standard Bible 1995 with Strong Numbers For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work; only he who now restrains [will do so] until he is taken out of the way. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For the mystery of lawlessness (that hidden principle of rebellion against constituted authority) is already at work in the world, [but it is] restrained only until he who restrains is taken out of the way. American Standard Version (1901) For the mystery of lawlessness doth already work: only there is one that restraineth now, until he be taken out of the way. Common English Bible The hidden plan to live without any law is at work now, but it will be secret only until the one who is holding it back is out of the way. Catholic Public Domain Version For the mystery of iniquity is already at work. And only one now holds back, and will continue to hold back, until he is taken from our midst. |