2 Thessalonians 3 - Christian Standard Bible (CSB)

Pray for Us

3 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,(A) 2 and that we may be delivered(B) from wicked and evil people, for not all have faith.[a] 3 But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.(C) 4 We have confidence in the Lord about you, that you are doing and will continue to do what we command. 5 May the Lord direct your hearts to God’s love and Christ’s endurance.(D)

Warning against Irresponsible Behavior

6 Now we command you, brothers and sisters, in the name(E) of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from every brother or sister(F) who is idle and does not live[b] according to the tradition(G) received(H) from us. 7 For you yourselves know how you should imitate(I) us: We were not idle among you; 8 we did not eat(J) anyone’s food free of charge;(K) instead, we labored(L) and toiled,(M) working(N) night and day, so that we would not be a burden(O) to any of you. 9 It is not that we don’t have the right(P) to support, but we did it to make ourselves an example to you so that you would imitate(Q) us. 10 In fact, when we were with you, this is what we commanded you: “If anyone isn’t willing to work, he should not eat.”(R) 11 For we hear that there are some among you who are idle. They are not busy but busybodies.(S) 12 Now we command and exhort such people by the Lord Jesus Christ to work quietly and provide for themselves.[c] 13 But as for you, brothers and sisters, do not grow weary(T) in doing good.

14 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. 15 Yet don’t consider him as an enemy, but warn him as a brother.

Final Greetings

16 May the Lord of peace(U) himself give you peace always in every way.(V) The Lord be with all of you.(W) 17 I, Paul, am writing this greeting with my own hand,(X) which is an authenticating mark in every letter; this is how I write. 18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.

Footnotes

  1. 3:2 Or for the faith is not in everyone
  2. 3:6 Lit walk
  3. 3:12 Lit they may eat their own bread

Cross references

  1. 3:1 : 1Th 2:13
  2. 3:2 : Mt 27:43; Rm 15:31
  3. 3:3 : Mt 5:37; 6:13; 13:19,38; Jn 17:15; Eph 6:16; 1Jn 2:13–14; 3:12; 5:18–19
  4. 3:5 : Rm 15:5; Rv 13:10
  5. 3:6 : Jn 14:13; Ac 3:16; 15:14; Php 2:10
  6. 3:6 : Mt 18:17; 1Co 5:11; 2Tm 3:5; 2Jn 10
  7. 3:6 : Mk 7:3
  8. 3:6 : Jd 3
  9. 3:7 : 3Jn 11
  10. 3:8 : 1Co 10:25
  11. 3:8 : 1Th 2:7
  12. 3:8 : Rv 14:13
  13. 3:8 : 2Co 11:27; 1Th 2:9
  14. 3:8 : Ac 18:3; Eph 4:28; 2Jn 8
  15. 3:8 : 2Co 2:5; 1Th 2:9
  16. 3:9 : Mk 1:22; Ac 9:14; Rm 13:1; 1Co 9:4–14
  17. 3:9 : Heb 8:5
  18. 3:10 : 1Th 4:11
  19. 3:11 : 1Tm 5:13
  20. 3:13 : Lk 18:1; 2Co 4:1,16; Gl 6:9; Eph 3:13
  21. 3:16 : 1Th 5:23
  22. 3:16 : Nm 6:26; Eph 6:23
  23. 3:16 : Rm 15:33; 1Co 16:24; 2Co 13:13; Ti 3:15; Heb 13:25
  24. 3:17 : 1Co 16:21

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