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What the Bible Says About Antichrist

Overview

The Bible addresses antichrist across 14 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in 2 Thessalonians, Matthew and Mark. Closely related themes include Miracles Through Evil Agents, Reprobacy, Contingencies and Second Coming of Christ, the.

Key Bible verses about antichrist

New Testament

2 Thessalonians

2 Thessalonians 2:3

Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;

2 Thessalonians 2:4

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 2:5

Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things?

2 Thessalonians 2:6

And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time. withholdeth: or, holdeth

2 Thessalonians 2:7

For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way.

2 Thessalonians 2:8

And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming:

2 Thessalonians 2:9

Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,

2 Thessalonians 2:10

And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.

2 Thessalonians 2:11

And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:

2 Thessalonians 2:12

That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.

In the Bible dictionary

Studying antichrist for yourself

  • Begin with Matthew 24:23, then read the passages below in canonical order.
  • Compare how 2 Thessalonians, Matthew and Mark each treat the theme.
  • Widen the study to related themes: Miracles Through Evil Agents, Reprobacy, Contingencies and Second Coming of Christ, the.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about antichrist?

The Bible addresses antichrist across 14 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in 2 Thessalonians, Matthew and Mark. Closely related themes include Miracles Through Evil Agents, Reprobacy, Contingencies and Second Coming of Christ, the.

How many Bible verses are about antichrist?

The Bible references antichrist in 14 verses (King James Version).

Where does the Bible first mention antichrist?

In canonical order, the first of these passages is Matthew 24:23: “Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not.”

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