The answer to the mystery of "iniquity (KJV)"/"lawlessness (NKJV)": Those whom are called of the Holy Spirit of God-in-Christ will understand [all emphasis is mine].
Matthew 22:14
"For many are called, but few are chosen."
"For many are called, but few are chosen."
Matthew 7:22
"Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’"
"Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’"
- KJV
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.
For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way.
Matthew 7:23
And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
- NKJV
2 Thessalonians 2:7
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.
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.
Matthew 7:23
And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’
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The "mystery of lawlessness" is the failure to heed Christ's plea and Command that we keep His (God-in-Christ's) Commandments.
John 14:15
"If you love Me, keep My commandments."
"If you love Me, keep My commandments."
Revelation 14:12
"Here is the patience of the saints; here are those who keep the commandments of God *and* the faith of Jesus."
"Here is the patience of the saints; here are those who keep the commandments of God *and* the faith of Jesus."
Those who do not keep the Ten Commandments and the Commandment of Love, as well as (and foremost) the faith of Jesus Christ, will not be found acceptable at Judgment.
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