1Finally, brothers, pray for us that the Lord’s message may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you, 1Th 2:13

2and that we may be delivered Mt 27:43; Rm 15:31 from wicked and evil men, for not all have faith. Or for the faith is not in everyone

3But the Lord is faithful; He will strengthen and guard you from the evil one. Mt 5:37; 6:13; 13:19,38; Jn 17:15; Eph 6:16; 1Jn 2:13-14; 3:12; 5:18-19

4We have confidence in the Lord about you, that you are doing and will do what we command.

5May the Lord direct your hearts to God’s love and Christ’s endurance. Rm 15:5; Rv 13:10

6Now we command you, brothers, in the name Jn 14:13; Ac 3:16; 15:14; Php 2:10 of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from every brother Mt 18:17; 1Co 5:11; 2Tm 3:5; 2Jn 10 who walks irresponsibly and not according to the tradition Mk 7:3 received Jd 3 from us.

7For you yourselves know how you must imitate 3Jn 11 us: We were not irresponsible among you;

8we did not eat 1Co 10:25 anyone’s food Or bread free of charge; 1Th 2:7 instead, we labored Rv 14:13 and struggled, 2Co 11:27; 1Th 2:9 working Ac 18:3; Eph 4:28; 2Jn 8 night and day, so that we would not be a burden 2Co 2:5; 1Th 2:9 to any of you.

9It is not that we don’t have the right Mk 1:22; Ac 9:14; Rm 13:1; 1Co 9:4-14 to support, but we did it to make ourselves an example to you so that you would imitate Heb 8:5 us.

10In fact, when we were with you, this is what we commanded you: “If anyone isn’t willing to work, he should not eat.” 1Th 4:11

11For we hear that there are some among you who walk irresponsibly, not working at all, but interfering with the work of others. 1Tm 5:13

12Now we command and exhort such people by the Lord Jesus Christ that quietly working, they may eat their own food. Or bread

13Brothers, do not grow weary Lk 18:1; 2Co 4:1,16; Gl 6:9; Eph 3:13 in doing good.

14And if anyone does not obey our instruction in this letter, take note of that person; don’t associate with him, so that he may be ashamed.

15Yet don’t treat him as an enemy, but warn him as a brother.

16May the Lord of peace 1Th 5:23 Himself give you peace always in every way. Nm 6:26; Eph 6:23 The Lord be with all of you. Rm 15:33; 1Co 16:24; 2Co 13:13; Ti 3:15; Heb 13:25

17This greeting is in my own hand 1Co 16:21 — Paul. This is a sign in every letter; this is how I write.

18The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with all of you.