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2 Thessalonians 3 :: Christian Standard Bible (CSB)

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Pray for Us
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In addition, brothers and sisters, pray for us that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you,

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and that we may be delivered from wicked and evil people, for not all have faith.[fn]

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But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.

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

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May the Lord direct your hearts to God’s love and Christ’s endurance.

Warning against Irresponsible Behavior
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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[fn] according to the tradition received from us.

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For you yourselves know how you should imitate us: We were not idle among you;

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we did not eat anyone’s food free of charge; instead, we labored and toiled, working night and day, so that we would not be a burden to any of you.

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It is not that we don’t have the right to support, but we did it to make ourselves an example to you so that you would imitate us.

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

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For we hear that there are some among you who are idle. They are not busy but busybodies.

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Now we command and exhort such people by the Lord Jesus Christ to work quietly and provide for themselves.[fn]

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But as for you, brothers and sisters, do not grow weary in doing good.

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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.

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

Final Greetings
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May the Lord of peace himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with all of you.

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I, Paul, am writing this greeting with my own hand, which is an authenticating mark in every letter; this is how I write.

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

CSB Footnotes
Or for the faith is not in everyone
Lit walk
Lit they may eat their own bread
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