2 Thessalonians 2:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Thessalonians 2:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Thessalonians 2:4 is a verse from the book of 2 Thessalonians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Thessalonians 2:4 — KJV
“Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.”
— 2 Thessalonians 2:4 (KJV)
2 Thessalonians 2:4 in Context — About the Book of 2 Thessalonians
2 Thessalonians steadies a church shaken by false reports that the day of the Lord had already come. Paul untangles end-times confusion, commands dignified work over idle speculation, and prays strength into anxious hearts: may the Lord direct your hearts into God's love and Christ's perseverance.
Cross-References for 2 Thessalonians 2:4
“For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth.”
Shares key themes with 2 Thessalonians 2:4: himself, above, god
“For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God, and the LORD hath chosen thee to be a peculiar people unto himself, above all the nations that are upon the earth.”
Shares key themes with 2 Thessalonians 2:4: himself, above, god
“In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried to my God: and he did hear my voice out of his temple, and my cry did enter into his ears.”
Shares key themes with 2 Thessalonians 2:4: called, god, temple
“In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears.”
Shares key themes with 2 Thessalonians 2:4: called, god, temple
“Who is like unto the LORD our God, who dwelleth on high, dwelleth...: Heb. exalteth himself to dwell”
Shares key themes with 2 Thessalonians 2:4: exalteth, himself, god
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