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2 Thessalonians 3:3 NASB
But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.
Some translations, like the NASB include “evil one” (with “one” in italics) whereas other translations, like the Darby only keep “evil.” Should 2 Thessalonians 3:2 be translated as Paul saying he believes the Lord will protect the Thessalonians against evil (which implies harm?) or that he believes they will be protected from the evil one (their salvation will remain intact)?
It’s interesting that this verse follows his ask that they pray for him and his fellow workers to be rescued from perverse and evil men specifically.
