2Th 2:7 | MHM | STEP | v. 7 : Paul teaches, “The mystery of iniquity is already at work: only he who now restrains will continue to do so until he is taken out of the way.” (2 Thessalonians 2:7 ). Even while Paul was alive, evil and false teaching were already spreading, but would grow much worse after the restraining power is removed.

‏ 2 Thessalonians 2:7

v. 7: Paul teaches, “The mystery of iniquity is already at work: only he who now restrains will continue to do so until he is taken out of the way.”(2 Thessalonians 2:7 ^a). Even while Paul was alive, evil and false teaching were already spreading, but would grow much worse after the restraining power is removed.