2 Thessalonians 2:10-13

The Man of Lawlessness

¹⁰ and with all wicked deception for _s those who are perishing, because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. ¹¹ Therefore _t God sends them a strong delusion, so that they may believe _u what is false, ¹² in order that all may be condemned _v who did not believe the truth but _w had pleasure in unrighteousness.

Stand Firm

¹³ But _x we ought always to give thanks to God for you, _y brothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you _z as the firstfruits _{1 a} to be saved, _b through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth.

1. Cross References
   1 Corinthians 1:18
   For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
   
2. Cross References
   1 Kings 22:22
   And the Lord said to him, 'By what means?' And he said, 'I will go out, and will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets.' And he said, 'You are to entice him, and you shall succeed; go out and do so.
   Ezekiel 14:9
   And if the prophet is deceived and speaks a word, I, the Lord, have deceived that prophet, and I will stretch out my hand against him and will destroy him from the midst of my people Israel.
   Revelation 17:17
   For God has put it into their hearts to carry out his purpose by being of one mind and handing over their royal power to the beast, until the words of God are fulfilled.
   
3. Cross References
   1 Thessalonians 2:3
   For our appeal does not spring from error or impurity or any attempt to deceive.
   1 Timothy 4:2
   Through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared.
   Romans 1:25
   Because they exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever! Amen.
   
4. Cross References
   Romans 2:8
   But for those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, there will be wrath and fury.
   
5. Cross References
   Romans 1:32
   Though they know God's decree that those who practice such things deserve to die, they not only do them but give approval to those who practice them.
   
6. Cross References
   2 Thessalonians 1:3
   We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers, as is right, because your faith is growing abundantly, and the love of every one of you for one another is increasing.
   
7. Cross References
   1 Thessalonians 1:4
   For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you.
   Deuteronomy 33:12
   Of Benjamin he said, "The beloved of the Lord dwells in safety. The High God surrounds him all day long, and dwells between his shoulders.
   
8. Cross References
   Ephesians 1:4
   Even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love
   
9. Cross References
   1 Thessalonians 5:9
   For God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.
   2 Timothy 1:9
   Who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began.
   
10. Cross References
    1 Thessalonians 4:3
    For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality.