he who opposes and exalts himself against all that is called God or that is worshiped; so that he sits as God in the temple of God, setting himself up as God.
so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God: Most Greek manuscripts do not include this phrase. It is obvious no one can truly display himself as being God, even though the Pope lifts himself up so high he is recognized as "Lord God the Pope" in some religious circles.