¹⁴ In the same way, the Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel.^(A)

⁶ We were not looking for praise from people,^(A) not from you or anyone else, even though as apostles^(B) of Christ we could have asserted our authority.^(C)

⁹ Surely you remember, brothers and sisters, our toil and hardship; we worked^(A) night and day in order not to be a burden to anyone^(B) while we preached the gospel of God to you.

⁸ nor did we eat anyone’s food without paying for it. On the contrary, we worked^(A) night and day, laboring and toiling 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,^(B) but in order to offer ourselves as a model for you to imitate.^{(C) 10} For even when we were with you,^(D) we gave you this rule: “The one who is unwilling to work^(E) shall not eat.”

¹¹ We hear that some among you are idle and disruptive. They are not busy; they are busybodies.^{(F) 12} Such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ^(G) to settle down and earn the food they eat.^{(H) 13} And as for you, brothers and sisters, never tire of doing what is good.^(I)

¹⁴ Take special note of anyone who does not obey our instruction in this letter. Do not associate with them,^(J) in order that they may feel ashamed.^{(K) 15} Yet do not regard them as an enemy, but warn them as you would a fellow believer.^(L)

Final Greetings

¹⁶ Now may the Lord of peace^(M) himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.^(N)

¹⁷ I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand,^(O) which is the distinguishing mark in all my letters. This is how I write.

¹⁸ The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.^(P)