2 Thessalonians 3
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1Lastly, brothers and sisters, please pray for us, so that the Lord's message may spread and be truly appreciated, just as it is by you— 2and that we may be kept safe from immoral and evil men, because not everyone trusts in God. 3But the Lord is trustworthy and will strengthen you, and protect you from the evil one. 4We have great confidence in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do what we told you. 5May the Lord lead you into a deeper understanding of God's love for you and the endurance of Christ.#3:5. “The endurance of Christ” could mean the endurance demonstrated by Christ, or the endurance given by Christ—or both.
6Now we want to tell you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, not to associate with any believer who can't be bothered to work for their living—those who don't follow the teachings they learned from us. 7You certainly know that you should follow our example, because while we were with you we weren't lazy, 8—we didn't eat anyone's food without paying for it. Instead we worked hard day and night so we wouldn't be a burden to any of you. 9Not that we don't have the right to do so—but we wanted to be an example to you, so that you could copy what we did. 10Even while we were with you we gave strict instructions that anybody who didn't want to work shouldn't eat. 11But now we hear that there are some lazy busybodies among you who don't work at all. 12We're ordering such people, urging them in the Lord Jesus, to settle down and work to pay for their own food.
13Brothers and sisters, don't give up doing good. 14Take note of anyone who doesn't do what we're telling you in this letter, and make sure you don't associate with them, so that they may become embarrassed.#3:14. In other words, that they would be encouraged to do what they should. 15Don't consider them enemies, but warn them as a brother or sister.
16May the Lord of peace himself grant you peace in every situation in every way. May the Lord be with all of you. 17Notice the greeting to you from me, Paul, in my own handwriting. This is my signature on every letter I write. 18May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with all of you.
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2 Thessalonians 3
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Exhortation
1Finally, brothers and sisters, pray continually for us that the word of the Lord will spread rapidly and be honored [triumphantly celebrated and glorified], just as it was with you; 2and [pray] that we will be rescued from perverse and evil men; for not everyone has the faith. 3But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you [setting you on a firm foundation] and will protect and guard you from the evil one. 4We have confidence in the Lord concerning you, that you are doing and will continue to do the things [which] we command. 5May the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the steadfastness and patience of Christ.
6Now we command you, believers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ and by His authority, that you withdraw and keep away from every brother or sister who leads an undisciplined life and does not live in accordance with the tradition and teaching that #3:6 One early ms reads they.you have received from us. 7For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example, because we did not act in an undisciplined or inappropriate manner when we were with you [we were never idle or lazy, nor did we avoid our duties], 8nor did we eat anyone’s bread without paying for it, but with labor and hardship we worked night and day [to pay our own way] so that we would not be a financial burden on any of you [for our support]; 9not because we do not have a right to such support, but [we provided our own financial support] to offer ourselves as a model for you, so that you would follow our example. 10For even while we were with you, we used to give you this order: if anyone is not willing to work, then he is #3:10 I.e. if one is able, but unwilling to work to provide for himself or his family, it is unjust for him to receive the necessities of life provided free by those who willingly work.not to eat, either. 11Indeed, we hear that some among you are leading an undisciplined and inappropriate life, doing no work at all, but acting like busybodies [meddling in other people’s business]. 12Now such people we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and work quietly and earn their own food and other necessities [supporting themselves instead of depending on the hospitality of others]. 13And as for [the rest of] you, #3:13 Lit brethren.believers, do not grow tired or lose heart in doing good [but continue doing what is right without weakening].
14Now if anyone [in the church] does not obey what we say in this letter, take special note of that person and do not associate with him, so that he will be ashamed and repent. 15Do not regard him as an enemy, but keep admonishing him as a [believing] brother.
16Now may the Lord of peace Himself grant you His peace at all times and in every way [that peace and spiritual well-being that comes to those who walk with Him, regardless of life’s circumstances]. The Lord be with you all. [John 14:27]
17I, Paul, write you this final greeting with my own hand. This is the distinguishing mark in every letter [of mine, that shows it is genuine]. It is the way I write [my handwriting and signature]. 18The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with all of you.
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