VIN(i)
1 Finally, brethren, pray for us that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it did also with you,
2 And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men; for not everyone holds to the faith.
3 But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.
4 We have confidence in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do what we command.
5 May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.
6 In the name of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah, we command you, brothers, to keep away from every brother who is living in idleness and not living according to the tradition that they received from us.
7 For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example. We were not idle when we were with you,
8 nor did we eat anyone’s food without paying for it. Instead, in labor and toil, we worked night and day so that we would not be a burden to any of you.
9 We did this, not because we do not have the right to such help, but in order to make ourselves an example for you to follow.
10 For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: "If anyone will not work, he shall not eat."
11 For we hear of some that walk among you disorderly, that work not at all, but are busybodies
12 Such we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to work quietly and eat their own bread.
13 As for yourselves, brothers, never grow tired of doing what is right.
14 If anyone does not obey our instruction in this letter, take special note of that person and do not associate with him, so that he may be ashamed.
15 Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but warn him as a brother.
16 Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.
17 I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. This is a distinguishing mark in every letter; this is the way I write.
18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.