Interpretation and reception
Homilies on Second Thessalonians
John Chrysostom
Prefers the Roman Empire interpretation of the restrainer, describes Nero as a type of Antichrist, and anticipates the latter’s defeat by Christ’s appearing.
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Edition and location
NPNF first series 13 (1889); site credits John A. Broadus; New Advent revision
Homily 4, exposition of 2 Thessalonians 2:6–12