Pray for Us

1Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run and be glorified, just as it is with you,

2and that we may be delivered from evil and wicked men; for not all have faith.

3But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and will guard you from the evil one.

4And we trust in the Lord concerning you, that the things which we command to you, you are both doing, and will do them.

5Now may the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the patience of Christ.

Warning Against Idleness

6But we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from every brother living in idleness, and not according to the tradition which they received from us.

7For you yourselves know how you ought to follow us, for we were not disorderly among you;

8nor did we eat bread from anyone without paying, but in labor and hardship, working night and day, so as not to be a burden to any of you,

9not because we do not have authority, but in order that we may give ourselves as a pattern to you, so that you might follow us.

10For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: If anyone is not willing to work, neither let him eat!

11For we hear that some are walking among you in a disorderly way, not working at all, but being busybodies.

12And to such people we command and urge by our Lord Jesus Christ that they work in quietness and eat their own bread.

13But as for you, brothers, do not lose heart in doing good.

14Now if anyone does not obey our word in this letter, take note of him, and do not associate with him, that he may be ashamed.

15Yet do not consider him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.

Benediction

16Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with you all.

17The greeting of Paul by my own hand, which is a sign in every letter; so I write.

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