2 Thessalonians 3:6 Our orders—backed up by the Master, Jesus—are to refuse to have anything to do with those among you who are lazy and refuse to work the way we taught you. Do...

3:6 MSG

Parallel Verses

The Message - Our orders—backed up by the Master, Jesus—are to refuse to have anything to do with those among you who are lazy and refuse to work the way we taught you. Don’t permit them to freeload on the rest. We showed you how to pull your weight when we were with you, so get on with it. We didn’t sit around on our hands expecting others to take care of us. In fact, we worked our fingers to the bone, up half the night moonlighting so you wouldn’t be burdened with taking care of us. And it wasn’t because we didn’t have a right to your support; we did. We simply wanted to provide an example of diligence, hoping it would prove contagious.
新标点和合本 - 弟兄们，我们奉主耶稣基督的名吩咐你们，凡有弟兄不按规矩而行，不遵守从我们所受的教训，就当远离他。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 弟兄们，我们奉主耶稣基督的名吩咐你们，凡有弟兄懒散，不遵守我们所传授的教导，要远离他。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 弟兄们，我们奉主耶稣基督的名吩咐你们，凡有弟兄懒散，不遵守我们所传授的教导，要远离他。
当代译本 - 弟兄姊妹，现在我们奉主耶稣基督的名吩咐你们，要远离那些游手好闲、不遵守我们教导的信徒。
圣经新译本 - 弟兄们，我们奉主耶稣基督的名吩咐你们，凡是游手好闲的弟兄，不按着你们从我们所领受的教训去行，就应当远离他。
中文标准译本 - 弟兄们，我们奉我们主耶稣基督的名吩咐你们，要避开所有过着懒散生活，以及不照着你们从我们领受的传统而生活的弟兄。
现代标点和合本 - 弟兄们，我们奉主耶稣基督的名吩咐你们，凡有弟兄不按规矩而行，不遵守从我们所受的教训，就当远离他。
和合本（拼音版） - 弟兄们，我们奉主耶稣基督的名吩咐你们：凡有弟兄不按规矩而行，不遵守从我们所受的教训，就当远离他。
New International Version - In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, we command you, brothers and sisters, to keep away from every believer who is idle and disruptive and does not live according to the teaching you received from us.
New International Reader's Version - Brothers and sisters, here is a command we give you. We give it in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Keep away from every believer who doesn’t want to work and makes trouble. Keep away from any believer who doesn’t live up to the teaching you received from us.
English Standard Version - Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is walking in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us.
New Living Translation - And now, dear brothers and sisters, we give you this command in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ: Stay away from all believers who live idle lives and don’t follow the tradition they received from us.
Christian Standard Bible - Now we command you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from every brother or sister who is idle and does not live according to the tradition received from us.
New American Standard Bible - Now we command you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from every brother or sister who leads a disorderly life and not one in accordance with the tradition which you received from us.
New King James Version - But we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw from every brother who walks disorderly and not according to the tradition which he received from us.
Amplified Bible - Now 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 you have received from us.
American Standard Version - Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which they received of us.
King James Version - Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us.
New English Translation - But we command you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who lives an undisciplined life and not according to the tradition they received from us.
World English Bible - Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw yourselves from every brother who walks in rebellion, and not after the tradition which they received from us.
新標點和合本 - 弟兄們，我們奉主耶穌基督的名吩咐你們，凡有弟兄不按規矩而行，不遵守從我們所受的教訓，就當遠離他。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 弟兄們，我們奉主耶穌基督的名吩咐你們，凡有弟兄懶散，不遵守我們所傳授的教導，要遠離他。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 弟兄們，我們奉主耶穌基督的名吩咐你們，凡有弟兄懶散，不遵守我們所傳授的教導，要遠離他。
當代譯本 - 弟兄姊妹，現在我們奉主耶穌基督的名吩咐你們，要遠離那些遊手好閒、不遵守我們教導的信徒。
聖經新譯本 - 弟兄們，我們奉主耶穌基督的名吩咐你們，凡是游手好閒的弟兄，不按著你們從我們所領受的教訓去行，就應當遠離他。
呂振中譯本 - 弟兄們，我們奉我們主耶穌基督的名囑咐你們，凡有弟兄游手好閒地流蕩、不按着你們從我們所領受的傳統教訓而行的、你們要避開。
中文標準譯本 - 弟兄們，我們奉我們主耶穌基督的名吩咐你們，要避開所有過著懶散生活，以及不照著你們從我們領受的傳統而生活的弟兄。
現代標點和合本 - 弟兄們，我們奉主耶穌基督的名吩咐你們，凡有弟兄不按規矩而行，不遵守從我們所受的教訓，就當遠離他。
文理和合譯本 - 兄弟乎、我以我主耶穌基督之名命爾、凡兄弟妄行、不依所受我儕之傳者、則遠之、
文理委辦譯本 - 如有兄弟無度、不遵我命、我則因吾主耶穌基督名、諭兄弟遠之、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 兄弟乎、凡有兄弟妄為、不遵由我儕所受之道、我以主耶穌基督之名、命爾當遠之、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 吾儕以吾主耶穌基督名義、囑我兄弟、遠離寡廉鮮恥、不守吾人規範之兄弟。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Hermanos, en el nombre del Señor Jesucristo les ordenamos que se aparten de todo hermano que esté viviendo como un vago y no según las enseñanzas recibidas de nosotros.
현대인의 성경 - 형제 여러분, 우리 주 예수 그리스도의 이름으로 여러분에게 명령합니다. 여러분은 제멋대로 사는 사람들과 우리에게 가르침을 받은 대로 살지 않는 사람들을 멀리하십시오.
Новый Русский Перевод - Мы требуем от вас, братья, во имя Господа Иисуса Христа: не общайтесь с братьями, которые живут в праздности и не следуют учению, которое вы приняли от нас.
Восточный перевод - Мы требуем от вас, братья, во имя Повелителя Исы Масиха: не общайтесь с братьями, которые живут в праздности и не следуют учению, которое вы приняли от нас.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Мы требуем от вас, братья, во имя Повелителя Исы аль-Масиха: не общайтесь с братьями, которые живут в праздности и не следуют учению, которое вы приняли от нас.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Мы требуем от вас, братья, во имя Повелителя Исо Масеха: не общайтесь с братьями, которые живут в праздности и не следуют учению, которое вы приняли от нас.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Nous vous recommandons, frères et sœurs, au nom de notre Seigneur Jésus-Christ, de vous tenir à l’écart de tout frère ou de toute sœur qui mène une vie déréglée et contraire à l’enseignement que nous lui avons transmis.
リビングバイブル - 最後に、皆さん。ここで私たちは、主イエス・キリストの名により、その権威を受けて命じます。私たちが身をもって示した教えに従わず、何もせずにだらだらと日を過ごしている人たちとは絶交しなさい。
Nestle Aland 28 - Παραγγέλλομεν δὲ ὑμῖν, ἀδελφοί, ἐν ὀνόματι τοῦ κυρίου [ἡμῶν] Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ στέλλεσθαι ὑμᾶς ἀπὸ παντὸς ἀδελφοῦ ἀτάκτως περιπατοῦντος καὶ μὴ κατὰ τὴν παράδοσιν ἣν παρελάβοσαν παρ’ ἡμῶν.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - παραγγέλλομεν δὲ ὑμῖν, ἀδελφοί, ἐν ὀνόματι τοῦ Κυρίου ἡμῶν, Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ, στέλλεσθαι ὑμᾶς ἀπὸ παντὸς ἀδελφοῦ ἀτάκτως περιπατοῦντος, καὶ μὴ κατὰ τὴν παράδοσιν ἣν παρελάβοσαν παρ’ ἡμῶν.
Nova Versão Internacional - Irmãos, em nome do nosso Senhor Jesus Cristo nós ordenamos que se afastem de todo irmão que vive ociosamente e não conforme a tradição que vocês receberam de nós.
Hoffnung für alle - Liebe Brüder und Schwestern! Im Namen unseres Herrn Jesus Christus fordern wir euch auf: Meidet den Umgang mit allen in der Gemeinde, die ihre Arbeit vernachlässigen und nicht so leben, wie wir es euch gelehrt und aufgetragen haben.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Nhân danh Chúa Cứu Thế Giê-xu, chúng tôi khuyên anh chị em hãy xa lánh những người mang danh tín hữu mà sống bê tha, biếng nhác, không vâng giữ lời giáo huấn của chúng tôi.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - พี่น้องทั้งหลาย เราขอสั่งท่านในพระนามขององค์พระเยซูคริสต์เจ้า จงหลีกห่างจากพี่น้องทุกคนที่เกียจคร้านและไม่ยอมดำเนินชีวิตตามคำสอน ที่ท่านได้รับจากเรา
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - พี่น้องทั้งหลาย เราขอกำชับท่านในพระนามของพระเยซูคริสต์ องค์พระผู้เป็นเจ้าของเราว่า ท่านจงอยู่ให้ห่างจากพี่น้องทุกคนที่เกียจคร้านและไม่ปฏิบัติตามสิ่งที่เรียนรู้ต่อๆ กันมาซึ่งพวกเขาได้รับจากเรา

Cross Reference

1 Timothy 6:13 - I’m charging you before the life-giving God and before Christ, who took his stand before Pontius Pilate and didn’t give an inch: Keep this command to the letter, and don’t slack off. Our Master, Jesus Christ, is on his way. He’ll show up right on time, his arrival guaranteed by the Blessed and Undisputed Ruler, High King, High God. He’s the only one death can’t touch, his light so bright no one can get close. He’s never been seen by human eyes—human eyes can’t take him in! Honor to him, and eternal rule! Oh, yes.
1 Timothy 5:21 - God and Jesus and angels all back me up in these instructions. Carry them out without favoritism, without taking sides. Don’t appoint people to church leadership positions too hastily. If a person is involved in some serious sins, you don’t want to become an unwitting accomplice. In any event, keep a close check on yourself. And don’t worry too much about what the critics will say. Go ahead and drink a little wine, for instance; it’s good for your digestion, good medicine for what ails you.
3 John 1:11 - Friend, don’t go along with evil. Model the good. The person who does good does God’s work. The person who does evil falsifies God, doesn’t know the first thing about God.
Ephesians 4:17 - And so I insist—and God backs me up on this—that there be no going along with the crowd, the empty-headed, mindless crowd. They’ve refused for so long to deal with God that they’ve lost touch not only with God but with reality itself. They can’t think straight anymore. Feeling no pain, they let themselves go in sexual obsession, addicted to every sort of perversion.
1 Thessalonians 4:11 - Stay calm; mind your own business; do your own job. You’ve heard all this from us before, but a reminder never hurts. We want you living in a way that will command the respect of outsiders, not lying around sponging off your friends.
2 Timothy 4:1 - I can’t impress this on you too strongly. God is looking over your shoulder. Christ himself is the Judge, with the final say on everyone, living and dead. He is about to break into the open with his rule, so proclaim the Message with intensity; keep on your watch. Challenge, warn, and urge your people. Don’t ever quit. Just keep it simple.
2 Thessalonians 3:14 - If anyone refuses to obey our clear command written in this letter, don’t let him get by with it. Point out such a person and refuse to subsidize his freeloading. Maybe then he’ll think twice. But don’t treat him as an enemy. Sit him down and talk about the problem as someone who cares.
1 Thessalonians 4:1 - One final word, friends. We ask you—urge is more like it—that you keep on doing what we told you to do to please God, not in a dogged religious plod, but in a living, spirited dance. You know the guidelines we laid out for you from the Master Jesus. God wants you to live a pure life. Keep yourselves from sexual promiscuity.
Romans 16:17 - One final word of counsel, friends. Keep a sharp eye out for those who take bits and pieces of the teaching that you learned and then use them to make trouble. Give these people a wide berth. They have no intention of living for our Master Christ. They’re only in this for what they can get out of it, and aren’t above using pious sweet talk to dupe unsuspecting innocents.
2 Thessalonians 2:15 - So, friends, take a firm stand, feet on the ground and head high. Keep a tight grip on what you were taught, whether in personal conversation or by our letter. May Jesus himself and God our Father, who reached out in love and surprised you with gifts of unending help and confidence, put a fresh heart in you, invigorate your work, enliven your speech.
2 Thessalonians 3:10 - Don’t you remember the rule we had when we lived with you? “If you don’t work, you don’t eat.” And now we’re getting reports that a bunch of lazy good-for-nothings are taking advantage of you. This must not be tolerated. We command them to get to work immediately—no excuses, no arguments—and earn their own keep. Friends, don’t slack off in doing your duty.

Parallel Verses

Cross Reference

The Message - Our orders—backed up by the Master, Jesus—are to refuse to have anything to do with those among you who are lazy and refuse to work the way we taught you. Don’t permit them to freeload on the rest. We showed you how to pull your weight when we were with you, so get on with it. We didn’t sit around on our hands expecting others to take care of us. In fact, we worked our fingers to the bone, up half the night moonlighting so you wouldn’t be burdened with taking care of us. And it wasn’t because we didn’t have a right to your support; we did. We simply wanted to provide an example of diligence, hoping it would prove contagious.
新标点和合本 - 弟兄们，我们奉主耶稣基督的名吩咐你们，凡有弟兄不按规矩而行，不遵守从我们所受的教训，就当远离他。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 弟兄们，我们奉主耶稣基督的名吩咐你们，凡有弟兄懒散，不遵守我们所传授的教导，要远离他。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 弟兄们，我们奉主耶稣基督的名吩咐你们，凡有弟兄懒散，不遵守我们所传授的教导，要远离他。
当代译本 - 弟兄姊妹，现在我们奉主耶稣基督的名吩咐你们，要远离那些游手好闲、不遵守我们教导的信徒。
圣经新译本 - 弟兄们，我们奉主耶稣基督的名吩咐你们，凡是游手好闲的弟兄，不按着你们从我们所领受的教训去行，就应当远离他。
中文标准译本 - 弟兄们，我们奉我们主耶稣基督的名吩咐你们，要避开所有过着懒散生活，以及不照着你们从我们领受的传统而生活的弟兄。
现代标点和合本 - 弟兄们，我们奉主耶稣基督的名吩咐你们，凡有弟兄不按规矩而行，不遵守从我们所受的教训，就当远离他。
和合本（拼音版） - 弟兄们，我们奉主耶稣基督的名吩咐你们：凡有弟兄不按规矩而行，不遵守从我们所受的教训，就当远离他。
New International Version - In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, we command you, brothers and sisters, to keep away from every believer who is idle and disruptive and does not live according to the teaching you received from us.
New International Reader's Version - Brothers and sisters, here is a command we give you. We give it in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Keep away from every believer who doesn’t want to work and makes trouble. Keep away from any believer who doesn’t live up to the teaching you received from us.
English Standard Version - Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is walking in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us.
New Living Translation - And now, dear brothers and sisters, we give you this command in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ: Stay away from all believers who live idle lives and don’t follow the tradition they received from us.
Christian Standard Bible - Now we command you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from every brother or sister who is idle and does not live according to the tradition received from us.
New American Standard Bible - Now we command you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from every brother or sister who leads a disorderly life and not one in accordance with the tradition which you received from us.
New King James Version - But we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw from every brother who walks disorderly and not according to the tradition which he received from us.
Amplified Bible - Now 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 you have received from us.
American Standard Version - Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which they received of us.
King James Version - Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us.
New English Translation - But we command you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who lives an undisciplined life and not according to the tradition they received from us.
World English Bible - Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw yourselves from every brother who walks in rebellion, and not after the tradition which they received from us.
新標點和合本 - 弟兄們，我們奉主耶穌基督的名吩咐你們，凡有弟兄不按規矩而行，不遵守從我們所受的教訓，就當遠離他。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 弟兄們，我們奉主耶穌基督的名吩咐你們，凡有弟兄懶散，不遵守我們所傳授的教導，要遠離他。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 弟兄們，我們奉主耶穌基督的名吩咐你們，凡有弟兄懶散，不遵守我們所傳授的教導，要遠離他。
當代譯本 - 弟兄姊妹，現在我們奉主耶穌基督的名吩咐你們，要遠離那些遊手好閒、不遵守我們教導的信徒。
聖經新譯本 - 弟兄們，我們奉主耶穌基督的名吩咐你們，凡是游手好閒的弟兄，不按著你們從我們所領受的教訓去行，就應當遠離他。
呂振中譯本 - 弟兄們，我們奉我們主耶穌基督的名囑咐你們，凡有弟兄游手好閒地流蕩、不按着你們從我們所領受的傳統教訓而行的、你們要避開。
中文標準譯本 - 弟兄們，我們奉我們主耶穌基督的名吩咐你們，要避開所有過著懶散生活，以及不照著你們從我們領受的傳統而生活的弟兄。
現代標點和合本 - 弟兄們，我們奉主耶穌基督的名吩咐你們，凡有弟兄不按規矩而行，不遵守從我們所受的教訓，就當遠離他。
文理和合譯本 - 兄弟乎、我以我主耶穌基督之名命爾、凡兄弟妄行、不依所受我儕之傳者、則遠之、
文理委辦譯本 - 如有兄弟無度、不遵我命、我則因吾主耶穌基督名、諭兄弟遠之、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 兄弟乎、凡有兄弟妄為、不遵由我儕所受之道、我以主耶穌基督之名、命爾當遠之、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 吾儕以吾主耶穌基督名義、囑我兄弟、遠離寡廉鮮恥、不守吾人規範之兄弟。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Hermanos, en el nombre del Señor Jesucristo les ordenamos que se aparten de todo hermano que esté viviendo como un vago y no según las enseñanzas recibidas de nosotros.
현대인의 성경 - 형제 여러분, 우리 주 예수 그리스도의 이름으로 여러분에게 명령합니다. 여러분은 제멋대로 사는 사람들과 우리에게 가르침을 받은 대로 살지 않는 사람들을 멀리하십시오.
Новый Русский Перевод - Мы требуем от вас, братья, во имя Господа Иисуса Христа: не общайтесь с братьями, которые живут в праздности и не следуют учению, которое вы приняли от нас.
Восточный перевод - Мы требуем от вас, братья, во имя Повелителя Исы Масиха: не общайтесь с братьями, которые живут в праздности и не следуют учению, которое вы приняли от нас.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Мы требуем от вас, братья, во имя Повелителя Исы аль-Масиха: не общайтесь с братьями, которые живут в праздности и не следуют учению, которое вы приняли от нас.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Мы требуем от вас, братья, во имя Повелителя Исо Масеха: не общайтесь с братьями, которые живут в праздности и не следуют учению, которое вы приняли от нас.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Nous vous recommandons, frères et sœurs, au nom de notre Seigneur Jésus-Christ, de vous tenir à l’écart de tout frère ou de toute sœur qui mène une vie déréglée et contraire à l’enseignement que nous lui avons transmis.
リビングバイブル - 最後に、皆さん。ここで私たちは、主イエス・キリストの名により、その権威を受けて命じます。私たちが身をもって示した教えに従わず、何もせずにだらだらと日を過ごしている人たちとは絶交しなさい。
Nestle Aland 28 - Παραγγέλλομεν δὲ ὑμῖν, ἀδελφοί, ἐν ὀνόματι τοῦ κυρίου [ἡμῶν] Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ στέλλεσθαι ὑμᾶς ἀπὸ παντὸς ἀδελφοῦ ἀτάκτως περιπατοῦντος καὶ μὴ κατὰ τὴν παράδοσιν ἣν παρελάβοσαν παρ’ ἡμῶν.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - παραγγέλλομεν δὲ ὑμῖν, ἀδελφοί, ἐν ὀνόματι τοῦ Κυρίου ἡμῶν, Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ, στέλλεσθαι ὑμᾶς ἀπὸ παντὸς ἀδελφοῦ ἀτάκτως περιπατοῦντος, καὶ μὴ κατὰ τὴν παράδοσιν ἣν παρελάβοσαν παρ’ ἡμῶν.
Nova Versão Internacional - Irmãos, em nome do nosso Senhor Jesus Cristo nós ordenamos que se afastem de todo irmão que vive ociosamente e não conforme a tradição que vocês receberam de nós.
Hoffnung für alle - Liebe Brüder und Schwestern! Im Namen unseres Herrn Jesus Christus fordern wir euch auf: Meidet den Umgang mit allen in der Gemeinde, die ihre Arbeit vernachlässigen und nicht so leben, wie wir es euch gelehrt und aufgetragen haben.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Nhân danh Chúa Cứu Thế Giê-xu, chúng tôi khuyên anh chị em hãy xa lánh những người mang danh tín hữu mà sống bê tha, biếng nhác, không vâng giữ lời giáo huấn của chúng tôi.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - พี่น้องทั้งหลาย เราขอสั่งท่านในพระนามขององค์พระเยซูคริสต์เจ้า จงหลีกห่างจากพี่น้องทุกคนที่เกียจคร้านและไม่ยอมดำเนินชีวิตตามคำสอน ที่ท่านได้รับจากเรา
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - พี่น้องทั้งหลาย เราขอกำชับท่านในพระนามของพระเยซูคริสต์ องค์พระผู้เป็นเจ้าของเราว่า ท่านจงอยู่ให้ห่างจากพี่น้องทุกคนที่เกียจคร้านและไม่ปฏิบัติตามสิ่งที่เรียนรู้ต่อๆ กันมาซึ่งพวกเขาได้รับจากเรา

1 Timothy 6:13 - I’m charging you before the life-giving God and before Christ, who took his stand before Pontius Pilate and didn’t give an inch: Keep this command to the letter, and don’t slack off. Our Master, Jesus Christ, is on his way. He’ll show up right on time, his arrival guaranteed by the Blessed and Undisputed Ruler, High King, High God. He’s the only one death can’t touch, his light so bright no one can get close. He’s never been seen by human eyes—human eyes can’t take him in! Honor to him, and eternal rule! Oh, yes.
1 Timothy 5:21 - God and Jesus and angels all back me up in these instructions. Carry them out without favoritism, without taking sides. Don’t appoint people to church leadership positions too hastily. If a person is involved in some serious sins, you don’t want to become an unwitting accomplice. In any event, keep a close check on yourself. And don’t worry too much about what the critics will say. Go ahead and drink a little wine, for instance; it’s good for your digestion, good medicine for what ails you.
3 John 1:11 - Friend, don’t go along with evil. Model the good. The person who does good does God’s work. The person who does evil falsifies God, doesn’t know the first thing about God.
Ephesians 4:17 - And so I insist—and God backs me up on this—that there be no going along with the crowd, the empty-headed, mindless crowd. They’ve refused for so long to deal with God that they’ve lost touch not only with God but with reality itself. They can’t think straight anymore. Feeling no pain, they let themselves go in sexual obsession, addicted to every sort of perversion.
1 Thessalonians 4:11 - Stay calm; mind your own business; do your own job. You’ve heard all this from us before, but a reminder never hurts. We want you living in a way that will command the respect of outsiders, not lying around sponging off your friends.
2 Timothy 4:1 - I can’t impress this on you too strongly. God is looking over your shoulder. Christ himself is the Judge, with the final say on everyone, living and dead. He is about to break into the open with his rule, so proclaim the Message with intensity; keep on your watch. Challenge, warn, and urge your people. Don’t ever quit. Just keep it simple.
2 Thessalonians 3:14 - If anyone refuses to obey our clear command written in this letter, don’t let him get by with it. Point out such a person and refuse to subsidize his freeloading. Maybe then he’ll think twice. But don’t treat him as an enemy. Sit him down and talk about the problem as someone who cares.
1 Thessalonians 4:1 - One final word, friends. We ask you—urge is more like it—that you keep on doing what we told you to do to please God, not in a dogged religious plod, but in a living, spirited dance. You know the guidelines we laid out for you from the Master Jesus. God wants you to live a pure life. Keep yourselves from sexual promiscuity.
Romans 16:17 - One final word of counsel, friends. Keep a sharp eye out for those who take bits and pieces of the teaching that you learned and then use them to make trouble. Give these people a wide berth. They have no intention of living for our Master Christ. They’re only in this for what they can get out of it, and aren’t above using pious sweet talk to dupe unsuspecting innocents.
2 Thessalonians 2:15 - So, friends, take a firm stand, feet on the ground and head high. Keep a tight grip on what you were taught, whether in personal conversation or by our letter. May Jesus himself and God our Father, who reached out in love and surprised you with gifts of unending help and confidence, put a fresh heart in you, invigorate your work, enliven your speech.
2 Thessalonians 3:10 - Don’t you remember the rule we had when we lived with you? “If you don’t work, you don’t eat.” And now we’re getting reports that a bunch of lazy good-for-nothings are taking advantage of you. This must not be tolerated. We command them to get to work immediately—no excuses, no arguments—and earn their own keep. Friends, don’t slack off in doing your duty.