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The Historical Interpretation
A dominant historical interpretation, shared by commentators like Calvin, Spurgeon, and Barnes, identifies this figure with the Papacy. They argue that by claiming authority over kings, scripture, and salvation, and by accepting divine titles, the Pope usurps God's unique role from within the Christian church, which they see as the 'temple of God' mentioned here.
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2 Thessalonians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Thessalonians 2:4
18th Century
Theologian
Who opposes. That is, he is distinguished as an opposer of the great system which God has revealed for human salvation, and of th…
AT Robertson
On 2 Thessalonians 2:4
He that opposeth and exalteth himself (ο αντικειμενος κα υπεραιρομενος). Like John's Antichrist this one opposes (αντι-) Christ an…
Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Thessalonians 2:4
19th Century
Preacher
Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Thessalonians 2:4
(3) This individual “opposes and exalts himself over everything that is called God or is worshiped.” His direct and determined opposition to the tr…
John Calvin
On 2 Thessalonians 2:4
16th Century
Theologian
An adversary, and one who exalts himself. The two descriptions—man of sin and son of perdition—indicate, in the first pl…
John Gill
On 2 Thessalonians 2:4
17th Century
Pastor
Who opposeth
Or is an opposer, an adversary of Christ, the antichrist; who opposes him in his kingly office, styling …
Matthew Henry
On 2 Thessalonians 2:1–4
17th Century
Minister
If errors arise among Christians, we should set them right; and good people will be careful to suppress errors that arise from mistaking their word…