KJV ORIGINAL
And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And you already know what's holding him back right now, but when the time is right, he's going to be revealed.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
There's a divine timeline, and some things are being held back until the perfect moment.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century AD, the Apostle Paul wrote his second letter to the Thessalonians to address confusion and false teachings about the end times, particularly the coming of the antichrist. He assured them that a restraining force was holding back this evil figure until the appointed time, helping the early church remain steadfast amid persecution. This context reflects the broader biblical theme of God's sovereign timing in history.
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