The NKJV says... "For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work only He who now restrains will do so until He is taken out of the way. And then the lawless one will be revealed". The restrainer being the Holy Spirit that lives within God's people. The lawless one is the antichrist.
2nd Thessalonians 2:7-9
For the mystery of iniquity doth already work only he who now letteth will let until he be taken out of the way. 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 Even him whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders
He has called us to this through the gospel, so that we might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
2nd Thessalonians 2:13-14
But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you brethren beloved of the Lord because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth Whereunto he called you by our gospel to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
This is one of many benedictions Paul has given in his letters. In it, he invoked God’s power based on His love and grace, as the true source of encouragement and strength,
2nd Thessalonians 2:16-17
Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God even our Father which hath loved us and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace Comfort your hearts and stablish you in every good word and work.
The Lord will protect you from the evil one.
2nd Thessalonians 3:3
But the Lord is faithful who shall stablish you and keep you from evil.
The Lord of peace is with you.
2nd Thessalonians 3:16
Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.
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