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2 Thessalonians 3:10-15
New Living Translation
2 Thessalonians 3:10-15
New Living Translation
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. 12 We command such people and urge them in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and work to earn their own living. 13 As for the rest of you, dear brothers and sisters, never get tired of doing good.
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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- 3:15 Greek as a brother.
2 Thessalonians 3:10-15
New International Version
2 Thessalonians 3:10-15
New International Version
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) 12 Such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ(D) to settle down and earn the food they eat.(E) 13 And as for you, brothers and sisters, never tire of doing what is good.(F)
14 Take special note of anyone who does not obey our instruction in this letter. Do not associate with them,(G) in order that they may feel ashamed.(H) 15 Yet do not regard them as an enemy, but warn them as you would a fellow believer.(I)
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