7. For the mystery of iniquity does already work: only he who now restrains will do so, until he be taken out of the way.
8. And then shall that Wicked One be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the breath of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming:
9. Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,
10. And with all deception of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.
11. And for this cause God shall send them a strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:
12. That they all might be condemned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
13. But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God has from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:
14. To which he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
15. Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which you have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.
16. Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, who has loved us, and has given us everlasting encouragement and good hope through grace,
17. Encourage your hearts, and establish you in every good word and work.