2 Thessalonians 3
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Paul’s Prayer Request
1 Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may progress and be honored, just as also it was with you, 2and that we may be delivered from evil and wicked people, for not all have the faith#Literally “for not of all is the faith”. 3But the Lord is faithful, who will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one. 4And we have confidence in the Lord about you, that you are both doing and you will do the things that we are commanding. 5Now may the Lord direct your hearts toward the love of God and toward the patient endurance of Christ.
Warning Against Lazy, Irresponsible Behavior
6But we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from every brother who lives irresponsibly and not according to the tradition that they received from us. 7For you yourselves know how it is necessary to imitate us, that we did not behave irresponsibly among you, 8nor did we eat bread from anyone without paying, but with toil and labor, we were working night and day in order not to be a burden to any of you, 9not that we do not have the right, but so that we may give ourselves as an example to you, so that you may imitate us. 10For even when we were with you, we used to command this to you: that if anyone does not want to work, neither should he eat. 11For we hear that some among you are living irresponsibly, working at nothing, but being busybodies. 12Now we command and we exhort such people in the Lord Jesus Christ that, working with quietness, they eat their own bread. 13But as for you, brothers, do not be discouraged while#*Here “while” is supplied as a component of the participle (“doing what is right”) which is understood as temporal doing what is right. 14But if anyone does not obey our message through this letter, take note not to associate with him, in order that he may be put to shame. 15And do not consider him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.
Final Greeting and Benediction
16Now may the Lord of peace himself grant you peace through everything in every way. May the Lord be with all of you. 17The greeting is by my hand, Paul’s, which is a sign of genuineness#Literally “a sign” in every letter: this is how I write#Literally “in this way I write”. 18The 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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