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14 Take note of those who do not obey what we say in this letter; have nothing to do with them, so that they may be ashamed.(A)

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14 Take special note of anyone who does not obey our instruction in this letter. Do not associate with them,(A) in order that they may feel ashamed.(B)

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10 After a first and second admonition, have nothing more to do with anyone who causes divisions,(A)

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10 Warn a divisive person once, and then warn them a second time. After that, have nothing to do with them.(A)

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11 But now I am writing to you not to associate with anyone who bears the name of brother or sister who is sexually immoral or greedy or an idolater, reviler, drunkard, or swindler. Do not even eat with such a one.

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11 But now I am writing to you that you must not associate with anyone who claims to be a brother or sister[a](A) but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater(B) or slanderer, a drunkard or swindler. Do not even eat with such people.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 5:11 The Greek word for brother or sister (adelphos) refers here to a believer, whether man or woman, as part of God’s family; also in 8:11, 13.

Warning against Idleness

Now we command you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from every brother or sister living irresponsibly and not according to the tradition that they[a] received from us.(A)

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Footnotes

  1. 3.6 Other ancient authorities read you

Warning Against Idleness

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

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Thessalonians 3:6 Or tradition

16 Fill their faces with shame,
    so that they may seek your name, O Lord.

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16 Cover their faces with shame,(A) Lord,
    so that they will seek your name.

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Therefore whoever rejects this rejects not human authority but God, who also gives his Holy Spirit to you.

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Therefore, anyone who rejects this instruction does not reject a human being but God, the very God who gives you his Holy Spirit.(A)

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13 I did not listen to the voice of my teachers
    or incline my ear to my instructors.

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13 I would not obey my teachers
    or turn my ear to my instructors.

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21 Confident of your obedience, I am writing to you, knowing that you will do even more than I ask.(A)

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21 Confident(A) of your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I ask.

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We are ready to punish every disobedience when your obedience is complete.(A)

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And we will be ready to punish every act of disobedience, once your obedience is complete.(A)

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I wrote for this reason: to test you and to know whether you are obedient in everything.(A)

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Another reason I wrote you(A) was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything.(B)

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Sexual Immorality Must Be Judged

I wrote to you in my letter not to associate with sexually immoral persons,

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I wrote to you in my letter not to associate(A) with sexually immoral people—

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Final Instructions

17 I urge you, brothers and sisters, to keep an eye on those who create dissensions and hindrances, in opposition to the teaching that you have learned; avoid them.(A)

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17 I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned.(A) Keep away from them.(B)

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It has listened to no voice;
    it has accepted no correction.
It has not trusted in the Lord;
    it has not drawn near to its God.(A)

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She obeys(A) no one,
    she accepts no correction.(B)
She does not trust(C) in the Lord,
    she does not draw near(D) to her God.

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