1Finally , brethren , pray for us , that the word of the Lord may run and be glorified , even as also it is with you ; 2and that we may be delivered from unreasonable and evil men ; for all have not faith .
Encouragement in the Face of Opposition
3But the Lord is faithful , who shall establish you , and guard you from the evil one . 4And we have confidence in the Lord touching you , that ye both do and will do the things which we command . 5And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God , and into the patience of Christ .
Warning Against Idleness
6Now we command you , brethren , in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ , that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which they received of us . 7For yourselves know how ye ought to imitate us : for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you ; 8neither did we eat bread for nought at any man ’s hand, but in labor and travail , working night and day , that we might not burden any of you : 9not because we have not the right , but to make ourselves an ensample unto you , that ye should imitate us . 10For even when we were with you , this we commanded you , If any will not work , neither let him eat .
Discipline for the Disobedient
11For we hear of some that walk among you disorderly, that work not at all , but are busybodies . 12Now them that are such we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ , that with quietness they work , and eat their own bread. 13But ye , brethren, be not weary in well-doing. 14And if any man obeyeth not our word by this epistle , note that man , that ye have no company with him , to the end that he may be ashamed . 15And yet count him not as an enemy , but admonish him as a brother.
Final Greetings and Benediction
16Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways. The Lord be with you all . 17The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand , which is the token in every epistle : so I write . 18The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all .