2 Thessalonians 2:3 (WEB)
Let no one deceive you in any way. For it will not be unless the rebellion comes first, and the man of sin is revealed, the son of destruction.
Catechism · 1
“This eschatological coming could be accomplished at any moment, even if both it and the final trial that will precede it are "delayed".” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Mt 24:44; I Th 5:2; 2 Th 2:3-12.
Fathers and councils · 15
Origen
- Origen, Against Celsus II.49Book II
“Paul, moreover, in the second Epistle to the Thessalonians, shows in what manner there will one day be revealed “the man of sin, the son of perdition, who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he sitteth in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God.”” — editor's note: 2 Thess. ii. 3, 4.
Read the whole comment - Origen, Against Celsus VI.45Book VI
“…rejects the statements concerning Antichrist, as it is termed, having neither read what is said of him in the book of Daniel nor in the writings of Paul, nor what the Saviour in the Gospels has predicted about his coming, we must make a few remarks upon this subject also; because, “as faces do not resemble…” — editor's note: Cf. 2 Thess. ii. 3, 4.
Read the whole comment - Origen, Against Celsus VI.46Book VI
“And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie; that they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.”” — editor's note: 2 Thess. ii. 1–12.
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John Damascene
“…revealed, the son of perdition: who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God or that is worshipped, so that he sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God; in the temple of God he said; not our temple, but the old Jewish temple.” — editor's note: 2 Thess. ii. 3, 4.
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Cyril of Jerusalem
“Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan, with all power and signs and lying wonders, and with all deceit of unrighteousness for them that are perishing.” — editor's note: 2 Thess. ii. 3–10.
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Augustine of Hippo
“Neither let me be deceived in them, nor deceive out of them.” — editor's note: Augustin is always careful to distinguish between the certain truths of faith and doctrine which all may know, and the mysteries of Scripture which all have…
Read the whole comment“He seems to me to point out Antichrist: of whom the Apostle says, “When the man of sin shall be revealed.”” — editor's note: 2 Thess. ii. 3.
Read the whole comment“…“Then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the Spirit of His mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of His coming,” etc.…Through that Apostate, through him who exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped, it seemeth to me, that the carnal people of Israel…” — editor's note: 2 Thess. ii. 3–11.
Read the whole comment“For antichrist in our tongue means, contrary to Christ.” — editor's note: So ἀντικείμενος 2 Thess. ii. 2, 3, and so the word seems to be interpreted by Tertull. de Præscr. Hær. 4, Antichristi—Christi rebelles. And this is alleged by…
Read the whole comment“I see that I must omit many of the statements of the gospels and epistles about this last judgment, that this volume may not become unduly long; but I can on no account omit what the Apostle Paul says, in writing to the Thessalonians, “We beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ,” etc.” — editor's note: 2 Thess. ii. 1–11. Whole passage given in the Latin. In ver. 3 refuga is used instead of the Vulgate’s discessio.
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Justin Martyr
“…He is set forth as suffering, inglorious, dishonoured, and crucified; but the other, in which He shall come from heaven with glory, when the man of apostasy, who speaks strange things against the Most High, shall venture to do unlawful deeds on the earth against us the Christians, who, having learned the true…” — editor's note: 2 Thess. ii. 3; and see chap. xxxii.
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Jerome
“(11) And of 2 Thes. ii. 3?” — the author cites it
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Tertullian
“For the mystery of iniquity doth already work; only he who now hinders must hinder, until he be taken out of the way.”” — editor's note: 2 Thess. ii. 1–7.
Read the whole comment“Well, but who is the man of sin, the son of perdition,” who must first be revealed before the Lord comes; “who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; who is to sit in the temple of God, and boast himself as being God?”” — editor's note: 2 Thess. ii. 3, 4.
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Hippolytus of Rome
“And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: that they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.”” — editor's note: 2 Thess. ii. 1–11.
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Cross-references · 19
Cited together in The City of God XX.19.
Cited together in The City of God XX.19.
Cited together in Catechism §673.
Cited together in Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 110.
Cited together in Against Celsus VI.45.
Cited together in Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 110.
Cited together in Against Celsus VI.45.
Cited together in Against Celsus VI.45.
Cited together in Against Celsus VI.45.
Cited together in Catechism §673.
Cited together in Catechism §673.
Cited together in Letters Letter 121.
Cited together in Letters Letter 121.
Cited together in Letters Letter 121.
Cited together in Letters Letter 121.
Cited together in Catechism §673.
Cited together in Letters Letter 121.
Cited together in Letters Letter 121.
Cited together in Catechism §673.