And (A)we have confidence in the Lord concerning you, both that you do and will do the things we command you.

Now may (B)the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the patience of Christ.

Warning Against Idleness

But we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, (C)that you withdraw (D)from every brother who walks (E)disorderly and not according to the tradition which [a]he received from us.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Thessalonians 3:6 NU, M they

We have confidence(A) in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do the things we command. May the Lord direct your hearts(B) into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.

Warning Against Idleness

In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ,(C) we command you, brothers and sisters, to keep away from(D) every believer who is idle and disruptive(E) and does not live according to the teaching[a] you received from us.(F)

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Thessalonians 3:6 Or tradition