2 Thessalonians 3:2

Translations

Modern

And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men; for not everyone holds to the faith.

Traditional

And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith.

Literal

…and that we may be delivered from perverse and evil men; for the faith is not unto all.

Latin

…et ut liberemur ab importunis, et malis hominibus: non enim omnium est fides.

Original

Greek

English

And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men; for not everyone holds to the faith.

Notes

2 Thessalonians 3:2

Paul also suffered for the good news about Jesus (2 Corinthians 6:5; 11:23–26; 1 Thessalonians 2:2). His prayer for rescue echoes Isaiah 25:4.

2 Thessalonians 3:1–5

Before discussing the final topic of the letter (3:6–15), Paul asks for prayers (3:1–2). He assures the Thessalonians of God's help during difficult times (3:3–5).

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Second Letter to the Thessalonians

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