2 Thessalonians Chapter 3

Request for Prayer

¹ Finally, pray for us that the Lord’s message can make progress and be honored like it has with you. ² Pray for God to deliver us from harmful, evil people, because not everybody believes. ³ But, the Lord is faithful; he’ll strengthen you and keep you from the evil one. ⁴ We’re confident in the Lord that you’re doing and will do what we tell you. ⁵ May the Lord direct you to God’s love and the endurance that Christ gives you.     2 Th 3:1-5

Warnings About Idleness

⁶ Now, in the name of [our]^ms Lord Jesus Christ, stay away from anyone that lives irresponsibly, rather than by the traditions you received from us. ⁷ You know you need to follow our example. We weren’t idle among you ⁸ and didn’t eat other people’s food without paying for it. We worked day and night so we wouldn’t burden any of you. ⁹ It’s not that we didn’t have the right to receive support, but we set ourselves up as an example for you to imitate. ¹⁰ Besides, when we were with you, we told you that if somebody won’t work, they shouldn’t eat. ¹¹ We hear that some are living irresponsibly, not doing anything but being busybodies. ¹² By the Lord Jesus Christ we direct and urge people like that to work quietly and eat their own food. ¹³ Don’t get discouraged with doing good. ¹⁴ If any don’t obey what we’ve said in this letter, don’t associate with them so they’ll be ashamed. ¹⁵ Don’t consider them enemies; warn them like members of Christ’s family.           2 Th 3:6-15

Farewell

            ¹⁶ Now may the Lord that brings peace give you peace in every situation. The Lord be with you.

¹⁷ The salutation with my own hand—an identifying mark in every letter I write. This is what my handwriting looks like.

¹⁸ The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.                                               2 Th 3:16-18

Translator: Virgil Warren                                                                                                     christir.org