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2 Thessalonians 3:2The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
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2 καὶ ἵνα ῥυσθῶμεν ἀπὸ τῶν ἀτόπων καὶ πονηρῶν ἀνθρώπων, οὐ γὰρ πάντων ἡ πίστις.
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2 Thessalonians 3:2The Bible in Living English
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2 and that we may be delivered from criminal and vicious men; for it is not everybody that has faith.
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2 Thessalonians 3:2American Standard Version
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2 and that we may be delivered from unreasonable and evil men; for all have not faith.
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2 Thessalonians 3:2The Emphasized Bible
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2 And that we may be rescued from the presuming and wicked men; For not all hold the faith.
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2 Thessalonians 3:2King James Version
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2 And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith.
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2 ThessaloniansWatch Tower Publications Index 1930-1985
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3:2 w78 12/1 5; w69 531-532; g68 7/22 28; w66 647; g65 7/8 6
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2 Thessalonians Study Notes—Chapter 3New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
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faith is not a possession of all people: Here Paul refers to the “harmful and wicked men” who were persecuting Paul and his fellow believers. (2Th 3:2, 3) However, Paul’s words about faith can have a broader sense. His statement is well-founded in examples from his own experience. In the face of the same evidence, some people develop faith, whereas others do not. (Ac 14:1-4; 17:32-34; Heb 11:3) Paul’s statement does not mean that some people are incapable of developing faith. However, true faith is an aspect of the fruitage of God’s holy spirit. (Ga 5:22 and study note) Therefore, in his letters Paul urges his fellow Christians to allow God’s spirit to influence their life. (Ga 5:16, 25; 1Th 5:19) They would thereby fully discern the evidence that provides a solid basis for faith. (Heb 11:1) To obtain the help of the holy spirit, Christians must petition God for it (Lu 11:9-13; 17:5) and study his spirit-inspired Word (2Ti 3:16, 17). Those who refuse to seek such help will not possess faith, abundant though the evidence is.
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