1 Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may progress and be honored, just as also
2 and that we may be delivered from evil and wicked people,
3 But the Lord is faithful, who will strengthen you and guard
4 And we have confidence in the Lord about you, that you are both doing and you will do
5 Now may the Lord direct your hearts toward the love of God and toward the patient endurance of Christ.
6 But we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
7 For you yourselves know how it is necessary to imitate us, that we did not behave irresponsibly among you,
8 nor did we eat bread from anyone without paying, but with toil and labor,
9 not that we do not have the right, but so that we may give ourselves
10 For 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.
11 For we hear
12 Now we command and we exhort such people in the Lord Jesus Christ that, working with quietness, they eat their own bread.
13 But
14 But 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.
15 And do not consider
16 Now may the Lord of peace himself grant you peace through everything in every way.
17 The greeting
18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ