2 Thessalonians 2:10 “and with every wicked deception directed against those who are perishi…”

2 Thessalonians 2:10

and with every wicked deception directed against those who are perishing, because they refused the love of the truth that would have saved them.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

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.

American Standard Version

and with all deceit of unrighteousness for them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.

Geneva Bible 1599

And in al deceiuablenes of vnrighteousnes, among them that perish, because they receiued not the loue of the trueth, that they might be saued.

Darby Translation

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.

Young's Literal Translation

and in all deceitfulness of the unrighteousness in those perishing, because the love of the truth they did not receive for their being saved,

Bible in Basic English

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.

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Cross references

“deceivableness”

Romans 16:18 Ephesians 4:14 2 Corinthians 2:17 2 Corinthians 11:15 2 Corinthians 11:13 2 Peter 2:18

Romans 16:18 · BSB

For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive.

Ephesians 4:14 · BSB

Then we will no longer be infants, tossed about by the waves and carried around by every wind of teaching and by the clever cunning of men in their deceitful scheming.

2 Corinthians 2:17 · BSB

For we are not like so many others, who peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as men sent from God.

2 Corinthians 11:15 · BSB

It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their actions.

2 Corinthians 11:13 · BSB

For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ.

2 Peter 2:18 · BSB

With lofty but empty words, they appeal to the sensual passions of the flesh and entice those who are just escaping from others who live in error.

“in them”

1 Corinthians 1:18 2 Peter 2:12 2 Corinthians 2:15 2 Corinthians 4:3

1 Corinthians 1:18 · BSB

For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

2 Peter 2:12 · BSB

These men are like irrational animals, creatures of instinct, born to be captured and destroyed. They blaspheme in matters they do not understand, and like such creatures, they too will be destroyed.

2 Corinthians 2:15 · BSB

For we are to God the sweet aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing.

2 Corinthians 4:3 · BSB

And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing.

“they received”

Proverbs 1:7 John 8:45–47 1 Corinthians 16:22 Proverbs 8:17 Proverbs 2:1–6 John 3:19–21

Proverbs 1:7 · BSB

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

John 8:45–47 · BSB

But because I speak the truth, you do not believe Me!

1 Corinthians 16:22 · BSB

If anyone does not love the Lord, let him be under a curse. Come, O Lord!

Proverbs 8:17 · BSB

I love those who love me, and those who seek me early shall find me.

Proverbs 2:1–6 · BSB

My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you,

John 3:19–21 · BSB

And this is the verdict: The Light has come into the world, but men loved the darkness rather than the Light because their deeds were evil.

“that they”

John 3:17 John 5:34 Romans 10:1 1 Timothy 2:4 1 Thessalonians 2:16

John 3:17 · BSB

For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.

John 5:34 · BSB

Even though I do not accept human testimony, I say these things so that you may be saved.

Romans 10:1 · BSB

Brothers, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is for their salvation.

1 Timothy 2:4 · BSB

who wants everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

1 Thessalonians 2:16 · BSB

hindering us from telling the Gentiles how they may be saved. As a result, they continue to heap up their sins to full capacity; the utmost wrath has come upon them.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

9The coming of the lawless one will be accompanied by the working of Satan, with every kind of power, sign, and false wonder,

11For this reason God will send them a powerful delusion so that they believe the lie,

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