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.
Cross-reference
2 Thessalonians 2:6
Parallel
In 2 Thessalonians 2:6, the restrainer is introduced; this verse expands on his role holding back lawlessness.
1 Timothy 3:16
Parallel
1 Timothy 3:16 reveals the 'mystery of godliness' — Christ incarnate — directly contrasting the 'mystery of lawlessness' at work here.
1 John 2:18
Parallel
In 1 John 2:18, many antichrists already appearing parallels the mystery of lawlessness already at work.
1 John 4:3
Parallel
In 1 John 4:3, the spirit of antichrist already in the world mirrors the mystery of lawlessness at work.
Revelation 17:7
Parallel
Revelation 17:7 explains the 'mystery' of the woman and beast — fleshing out the same lawless power that operates now until restraint lifts.
Revelation 17:5
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Revelation 17:5 names Babylon as 'mystery' — a personification of the same lawless rebellion that is secretly already at work.