and with all deception of wickedness for those who are being lost, because they didn't receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved.
"Deceivableness of unrighteousness" is found in those who perish. The term "unrighteousness" (adikia) refers to "unrighteousness of heart and life" (Thayer 12-1-93). The message is that all unrighteousness in our hearts and lives will lead to perishing. Paul contrasts salvation and damnation. In this verse, he contrasts those who are perishing and those receiving salvation. Thayer further comments "deceit which unrighteousness uses" (Thayer 12-1-93). "That perish" (apollumi) means "to incur the loss of true or eternal life; to be delivered up to eternal misery" (Thayer 64-1-622).