2 Thessalonians 3:2
and in order that we may be delivered from the ungodly and wicked men; for faith does not belong to all.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith.
In Context
3But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and keep you from the evil one.
Cross References
Matthew 23:23Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because you tithe mint and anise and cummin, and pass by the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: it behooves to do these and not to neglect those.
John 2:23And when He was in Jerusalem at the feast, during the passover, many believed on His name, seeing His miracles which He was doing;
Acts 13:50And the Jews stirred up the noble godly women, and the first men of the city, and they raised a persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them from their borders.
Acts 17:5But the Jews giving away to jealousy, and receiving to themselves certain wicked men of those around the forum, and raising a mob, continued to put the city in an uproar; and assaulting the house of Jason, they were seeking to lead them out to the people:
Romans 10:16But they have not all heard the gospel. For Isaiah says, Lord, who has believed our report?
Matthew Henry on 2 Thessalonians 3:2-6
The Apostle's Pious Request. ( a. d. 52.) 1 Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you: 2 And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith. 3 But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil. 4 And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command you. 5 And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the… Read the whole commentary →