2 Thessalonians 2 · Verse 10

2 Thessalonians 2:10

And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.

2 Thessalonians 2:10, King James Version

2 Thessalonians 2:10 in other translations

BSB	and with every wicked deception directed against those who are perishing, because they refused the love of the truth that would have saved them.
WEB	and with all deception of wickedness for those who are being lost, because they didn’t receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved.
ASV	and with all deceit of unrighteousness for them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.
YLT	and in all deceitfulness of the unrighteousness in those perishing, because the love of the truth they did not receive for their being saved,
DARBY	and in all deceit of unrighteousness to them that perish, because they have not received the love of the truth that they might be saved.
BBE	And with every deceit of wrongdoing among those whose fate is destruction; because they were quite without that love of the true faith by which they might have salvation.
Webster	And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.

What does 2 Thessalonians 2:10 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

10. deceivableness--rather as Greek, "deceit of (to promote) unrighteousness" (2Th 2:12). in--The oldest manuscripts and versions omit "in." Translate, "unto them that are perishing" (2Co 2:15, 16; 4:3): the victims of him whose very name describes his perishing nature, "the son of perdition"; in contrast to you whom (2Th 2:13) "God hath from the beginning chosen to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth." because--literally, "in requital for"; in just retribution for their having no love for the truth which was within their reach (on account of its putting a check on their bad passions), and for their having "pleasure in unrighteousness" (2Th 2:12; Ro 1:18); they are lost because they loved not, but rejected, the truth which would have saved them. received not--Greek, "welcomed not"; admitted it not cordially. love of the truth--not merely love of truth, but love of THE truth (and of, Jesus who is the Truth, in opposition to Satan's "lie," 2Th 2:9, 11; Joh 8:42-44), can save (Ep 4:21). We are required not merely to assent to, but to love the truth (Psa 119:97). The Jews rejected Him who came in His divine Father's name; they will receive Antichrist coming in his own name (Joh 5:43). Their pleasant sin shall prove their terrible scourge.

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Barnes' Notes

Verse 10. And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness. There are two ideas here. The first is, that there would be deceit; and the other is, that it would be for the purpose of promoting unrighteousness or iniquity. The iniquitous system would be maintained by fraudulent methods. No one who has read Pascal's Provincial Letters can ever doubt that this description is applicable to the system of the Jesuits; and no one familiar with the acts of the Papacy, as they have always been practised, can doubt that the whole system is accurately described by this language. The plausible reasoning by which the advocates of that system have palliated and apologised for sins of various kinds, has been among its most remarkable features.

In them that perish. Among those who will perish; that is, among the abandoned and wicked. The reference is to men of corrupt minds and lives, over whom this system would have power; countenancing them in their depravity, and fitting them still farther for destruction. The idea is, that these acts would have especial reference to men who would be lost at any rate, and who would be sustained in their wickedness by this false and delusive system.

Because they received not the love of the truth. They prefer this system of error and delusion to the simple and pure gospel, by which they might have been saved.

(a) "of unrighteousness" Heb 3:13 (*) "perish" "are lost" (b) "love of the truth" 1Cor 16:22

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Adam Clarke's Commentary

Verse 10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness - With every art that cunning can invent and unrighteousness suggest, in order to delude and deceive. In them that perish - Εν τοις απολλυμενοις· Among them that are destroyed; and they are destroyed and perish because they would not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved. So they perish because they obstinately refuse to be saved, and receive a lie in preference to the truth. This has been true of all the Jews from the days of the apostle until now.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on 2 Thessalonians 2:5-12

Something hindered or withheld the man of sin. It is supposed to be the power of the Roman empire, which the apostle did not mention more plainly at that time. Corruption of doctrine and worship came in by degrees, and the usurping of power was gradual; thus the mystery of iniquity prevailed. Superstition and idolatry were advanced by pretended devotion, and bigotry and persecution were promoted by pretended zeal…

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2 Thessalonians 2:10 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

καὶkaiandG2532

ἐνeninG1722

πάσῃpasēeveryG3956

ἀπάτῃapatēdeceitG539

ἀδικίαςadikiasof wickednessG93

τοῖςtoisunto thoseG3588

ἀπολλυμένοις,apollumenoisperishing,G622

ἀνθ᾽anth᾽in return forG473

ὧνhōnwhichG3739

τὴνtēntheG3588

ἀγάπηνagapēnloveG26

τῆςtēsof theG3588

ἀληθείαςalētheiastruthG225

οὐκouknotG3756

ἐδέξαντοedexantothey receivedG1209

εἰςeisin order forG1519

τὸto<the>G3588

σωθῆναιsōthēnaito be savedG4982

αὐτούς·autousthem;G846

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Cross references for 2 Thessalonians 2:10

1 Corinthians 1:18
For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.
Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
2 Corinthians 4:2-3
But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God. But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:
2 Peter 2:12
But these, as natural brute beasts, made to be taken and destroyed, speak evil of the things that they understand not; and shall utterly perish in their own corruption;
John 8:45-47
And because I tell you the truth, ye believe me not. Which of you convinceth me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me? He that is of God heareth God’s words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God.
Romans 16:18
For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.
1 Corinthians 16:22
If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maran-atha.
Ephesians 4:14
That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;
2 Corinthians 11:15
Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.
Proverbs 8:17
I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
Romans 2:7-8
To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life: But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,
2 Corinthians 2:17
For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

deceivableness.
Ro 16:18; 2Co 2:17; 4:2; 11:13,15; Eph 4:14; 2Pe 2:18; Heb 3:13
in them.
1Co 1:18; 2Co 2:15; 4:3; 2Pe 2:12
they received.
Pr 1:7; 2:1-6; 4:5,6; 8:17; Mt 13:11; Joh 3:19-21; 8:45-47; Ro 2:7,8
Ro 6:17; 1Co 16:22; Jas 1:16-18
that they.
Joh 3:17; 5:34; Ro 10:1; 1Th 2:16; 1Ti 2:4

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Context

2 Thessalonians 2:9
Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,
2 Thessalonians 2:10
And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.
2 Thessalonians 2:11
And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:

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2 Thessalonians 2:10 in other languages

Spanish Reina-Valera 1909	Y con todo engaño de iniquidad en los que perecen; por cuanto no recibieron el amor de la verdad para ser salvos.
French Bible J.N. Darby 1885	et en toute séduction d’injustice pour ceux qui périssent, parce qu’ils n’ont pas reçu l’amour de la vérité pour être sauvés.
German Elberfelder 1871	und in allem Betrug der Ungerechtigkeit denen, die verloren gehen, darum daß sie die Liebe zur Wahrheit nicht annahmen, damit sie errettet würden.
Latin Clementine Vulgate	et in omni seductione iniquitatis iis qui pereunt: eo quod caritatem veritatis non receperunt ut salvi fierent.