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2 Thessalonians 3:6
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An Exhortation to Proper Living

6 And now, dear brothers and sisters, we give you this command in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ: Stay away from all believers[a] who live idle lives and don’t follow the tradition they received[b] from us.

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  1. 3:6a Greek from every brother.
  2. 3:6b Some manuscripts read you received.
Listen to 2 Thessalonians 3:6, 2 Thessalonians 3:10-11, 2 Thessalonians 3:7, Romans 16:17, 1 Thessalonians 5:14, 2 Thessalonians 3:14-15, 2 Thessalonians 2:15, 1 Thessalonians 4:1, Colossians 3:17, 2 Timothy 3:5, 1 Corinthians 11:2, 1 Corinthians 5:11-13, 1 Corinthians 5:4
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2 Thessalonians 3:6
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Warning Against Idleness

6 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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  1. 2 Thessalonians 3:6 Or tradition
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2 Thessalonians 3:10-11
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10 Even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “Those unwilling to work will not get to eat.”

11 Yet we hear that some of you are living idle lives, refusing to work and meddling in other people’s business.

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2 Thessalonians 3:10-11
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10 For even when we were with you,(A) we gave you this rule: “The one who is unwilling to work(B) shall not eat.”

11 We hear that some among you are idle and disruptive. They are not busy; they are busybodies.(C)

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2 Thessalonians 3:7
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7 For you know that you ought to imitate us. We were not idle when we were with you.

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2 Thessalonians 3:7
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7 For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example.(A) We were not idle when we were with you,

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Romans 16:17
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Paul’s Final Instructions

17 And now I make one more appeal, my dear brothers and sisters. Watch out for people who cause divisions and upset people’s faith by teaching things contrary to what you have been taught. Stay away from them.

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Romans 16:17
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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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1 Thessalonians 5:14
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14 Brothers and sisters, we urge you to warn those who are lazy. Encourage those who are timid. Take tender care of those who are weak. Be patient with everyone.

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1 Thessalonians 5:14
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14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle(A) and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak,(B) be patient with everyone.

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2 Thessalonians 3:14-15
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14 Take note of those who refuse to obey what we say in this letter. Stay away from them so they will be ashamed. 15 Don’t think of them as enemies, but warn them as you would a brother or sister.[a]

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  1. 3:15 Greek as a brother.
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2 Thessalonians 3:14-15
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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) 15 Yet do not regard them as an enemy, but warn them as you would a fellow believer.(C)

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2 Thessalonians 2:15
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15 With all these things in mind, dear brothers and sisters, stand firm and keep a strong grip on the teaching we passed on to you both in person and by letter.

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2 Thessalonians 2:15
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15 So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm(A) and hold fast to the teachings[a] we passed on to you,(B) whether by word of mouth or by letter.

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  1. 2 Thessalonians 2:15 Or traditions
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1 Thessalonians 4:1
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Live to Please God

4 Finally, dear brothers and sisters,[a] we urge you in the name of the Lord Jesus to live in a way that pleases God, as we have taught you. You live this way already, and we encourage you to do so even more.

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  1. 4:1 Greek brothers; also in 4:10, 13.
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1 Thessalonians 4:1
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Living to Please God

4 As for other matters, brothers and sisters,(A) we instructed you how to live(B) in order to please God,(C) as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more.

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Colossians 3:17
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17 And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father.

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Colossians 3:17
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17 And whatever you do,(A) whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks(B) to God the Father through him.

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2 Timothy 3:5
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5 They will act religious, but they will reject the power that could make them godly. Stay away from people like that!

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2 Timothy 3:5
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5 having a form of godliness(A) but denying its power. Have nothing to do with such people.(B)

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1 Corinthians 11:2
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Instructions for Public Worship

2 I am so glad that you always keep me in your thoughts, and that you are following the teachings I passed on to you.

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1 Corinthians 11:2
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On Covering the Head in Worship

2 I praise you(A) for remembering me in everything(B) and for holding to the traditions just as I passed them on to you.(C)

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1 Corinthians 5:11-13
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11 I meant that you are not to associate with anyone who claims to be a believer[a] yet indulges in sexual sin, or is greedy, or worships idols, or is abusive, or is a drunkard, or cheats people. Don’t even eat with such people.

12 It isn’t my responsibility to judge outsiders, but it certainly is your responsibility to judge those inside the church who are sinning. 13 God will judge those on the outside; but as the Scriptures say, “You must remove the evil person from among you.”[b]

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  1. 5:11 Greek a brother.
  2. 5:13 Deut 17:7.
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1 Corinthians 5:11-13
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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)

12 What business is it of mine to judge those outside(D) the church? Are you not to judge those inside?(E) 13 God will judge those outside. “Expel the wicked person from among you.”[b](F)

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  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.
  2. 1 Corinthians 5:13 Deut. 13:5; 17:7; 19:19; 21:21; 22:21,24; 24:7
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1 Corinthians 5:4
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4 in the name of the Lord Jesus. You must call a meeting of the church.[a] I will be present with you in spirit, and so will the power of our Lord Jesus.

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  1. 5:4 Or In the name of the Lord Jesus, you must call a meeting of the church.
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1 Corinthians 5:4
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4 So when you are assembled and I am with you in spirit, and the power of our Lord Jesus is present,

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