2 Thessalonians 3

Finally, brothers, pray for us so that the word of the Lord might run and might be glorified, just as also with you,

and so that we might be rescued from the perverse and evil men, for not everyone {has} the faith.

But the Lord is faithful, who will strengthen and keep you from the evil one. \*

We are also confident in the Lord about you that you are doing and will do what we command.

Now may the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the endurance of Christ. \*

Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, for you to keep away from every brother walking disorderly and not according to the traditions which you received from us.

For you yourselves know in what manner it is necessary to imitate us, because we did not behave disorderly among you,

nor did we eat bread from anyone for free, but, working night and day in toil and hardship not to burden any of you,

not because we do not have authority, but in order that we might offer ourselves {as} an example to you to imitate us. \*

For even when we were with you, we were commanding you this, “If anyone is not willing to work, do not even let him eat.”

For we hear about some walking idly among you, not working, but meddling.

But such ones we are commanding and exhorting in the Lord Jesus Christ, that working with quietness, they might eat their own bread. \*

But you, brothers, do not become weary in doing what is right.

Now if anyone does not obey our word through the letter, note this one—not to associate with him, so that he may be put to shame.

And do not consider {him} as an enemy, but warn him as a brother. \*

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace through all in every way. The Lord {be} with you all.

This greeting {is} in my own hand—Paul—which is a sign in every letter. In this manner I write.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ {be} with you all.