2 Thessalonians 2:1-10 (KJV)
"Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him, That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand. Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; 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 himself that he is God. Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things? And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time. For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming: Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved."
In this passage, Paul is addressing the Thessalonians about the events leading up to the second coming of Christ. He warns them not to be deceived or troubled by false teachings or claims that the day of Christ has already come. Paul explains that certain events must occur first, including a great apostasy (falling away) and the revelation of the "man of sin" or "son of perdition," who will exalt himself above God and claim to be God. This individual is often interpreted as the Antichrist.
The "mystery of iniquity" refers to the hidden or secretive nature of evil that is already at work in the world. Paul indicates that this mystery is currently being restrained but will be fully revealed in due time. The "Wicked" one, empowered by Satan, will perform deceptive signs and wonders to lead people astray. However, Paul assures the believers that the Lord will ultimately destroy this evil one with His coming.
Zechariah 11:12-17 (KJV)
"And I said unto them, If ye think good, give me my price; and if not, forbear. So they weighed for my price thirty pieces of silver. And the LORD said unto me, Cast it unto the potter: a goodly price that I was prised at of them. And I took the thirty pieces of silver, and cast them to the potter in the house of the LORD. Then I cut asunder mine other staff, even Bands, that I might break the brotherhood between Judah and Israel. And the LORD said unto me, Take unto thee yet the instruments of a foolish shepherd. For, lo, I will raise up a shepherd in the land, which shall not visit those that be cut off, neither shall seek the young one, nor heal that that is broken, nor feed that that standeth still: but he shall eat the flesh of the fat, and tear their claws in pieces. Woe to the idol shepherd that leaveth the flock! the sword shall be upon his arm, and upon his right eye: his arm shall be clean dried up, and his right eye shall be utterly darkened."
In this passage, Zechariah is recounting a prophetic act where he asks for his wages and is given thirty pieces of silver, which he then throws to the potter in the house of the Lord. This act is symbolic and is later referenced in the New Testament as a prophecy concerning Judas Iscariot's betrayal of Jesus for thirty pieces of silver.
The passage then shifts to a prophecy about a "foolish shepherd" who will rise up in the land. This shepherd will neglect and harm the flock instead of caring for it. The "idol shepherd" is condemned for abandoning the flock, and a curse is pronounced upon him, indicating that his power and vision will be taken away.
Together, these passages highlight the theme of iniquity and the deceptive nature of evil. The "mystery of iniquity" in 2 Thessalonians refers to the hidden workings of evil that will be fully revealed in the end times, while the prophecy in Zechariah warns of false leaders who will lead people astray. Both passages emphasize the ultimate triumph of God's justice and the destruction of evil.
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