2 Thessalonians 3
King James Version
3 Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you:
2 And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith.
3 But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.
4 And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command you.
5 And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ.
6 Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us.
7 For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;
8 Neither did we eat any man's bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you:
9 Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us.
10 For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
11 For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.
12 Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.
13 But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing.
14 And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed.
15 Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.
16 Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.
17 The salutation of Paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write.
18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
2 Thessalonians 3
Amplified Bible
Exhortation
3 Finally, brothers and sisters, pray continually for us that the word of the Lord will spread rapidly and be honored [triumphantly celebrated and glorified], just as it was with you; 2 and [pray] that we will be rescued from perverse and evil men; for not everyone has the faith. 3 But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you [setting you on a firm foundation] and will protect and guard you from the evil one. 4 We have confidence in the Lord concerning you, that you are doing and will continue to do the things [which] we command. 5 May the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the steadfastness and patience of Christ.
6 Now we command you, believers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ and by His authority, that you withdraw and keep away from every brother or sister who leads an undisciplined life and does not live in accordance with the tradition and teaching that [a]you have received from us. 7 For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example, because we did not act in an undisciplined or inappropriate manner when we were with you [we were never idle or lazy, nor did we avoid our duties], 8 nor did we eat anyone’s bread without paying for it, but with labor and hardship we worked night and day [to pay our own way] so that we would not be a financial burden on any of you [for our support]; 9 not because we do not have a right to such support, but [we provided our own financial support] to offer ourselves as a model for you, so that you would follow our example. 10 For even while we were with you, we used to give you this order: if anyone is not willing to work, then he is [b]not to eat, either. 11 Indeed, we hear that some among you are leading an undisciplined and inappropriate life, doing no work at all, but acting like busybodies [meddling in other people’s business]. 12 Now such people we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and work quietly and earn their own food and other necessities [supporting themselves instead of depending on the hospitality of others]. 13 And as for [the rest of] you, [c]believers, do not grow tired or lose heart in doing good [but continue doing what is right without weakening].
14 Now if anyone [in the church] does not obey what we say in this letter, take special note of that person and do not associate with him, so that he will be ashamed and repent. 15 Do not regard him as an enemy, but keep admonishing him as a [believing] brother.
16 Now may the Lord of peace Himself grant you His peace at all times and in every way [that peace and spiritual well-being that comes to those who walk with Him, regardless of life’s circumstances]. The Lord be with you all.(A)
17 I, Paul, write you this final greeting with my own hand. This is the distinguishing mark in every letter [of mine, that shows it is genuine]. It is the way I write [my handwriting and signature]. 18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with all of you.
Footnotes
- 2 Thessalonians 3:6 One early ms reads they.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:10 I.e. if one is able, but unwilling to work to provide for himself or his family, it is unjust for him to receive the necessities of life provided free by those who willingly work.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:13 Lit brethren.
2 Thessalonians 3
English Standard Version
Pray for Us
3 Finally, brothers,[a] (A)pray for us, that (B)the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored,[b] as happened among you, 2 and (C)that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men. For (D)not all have faith. 3 But (E)the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and (F)guard you against (G)the evil one.[c] 4 And (H)we have confidence in the Lord about you, that you are doing and will do the things that we command. 5 May the Lord (I)direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ.
Warning Against Idleness
6 Now we command you, brothers, (J)in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, (K)that you keep away from any (L)brother (M)who is walking in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us. 7 For you yourselves know (N)how you ought to imitate us, because (O)we were not idle when we were with you, 8 nor did we eat anyone's bread without paying for it, but (P)with toil and labor we worked night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you. 9 It was (Q)not because we do not have that right, but to give you in ourselves (R)an example to imitate. 10 For even when we were with you, we would give you this command: (S)If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat. 11 For we hear that some among you (T)walk in idleness, not busy at work, but (U)busybodies. 12 Now such persons we command and encourage in the Lord Jesus Christ to do their work quietly and to earn their own living.[d]
13 As for you, brothers, (V)do not grow weary in doing good. 14 If anyone does not obey what we say in this letter, take note of that person, and (W)have nothing to do with him, that he may be ashamed. 15 (X)Do not regard him as an enemy, but (Y)warn him as a brother.
Benediction
16 Now may (Z)the Lord of peace himself (AA)give you peace at all times in every way. (AB)The Lord be with you all.
17 I, Paul, write (AC)this greeting with my own hand. This is the sign of genuineness in every letter of mine; it is the way I write. 18 (AD)The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
Footnotes
- 2 Thessalonians 3:1 Or brothers and sisters; also verses 6, 13
- 2 Thessalonians 3:1 Or glorified
- 2 Thessalonians 3:3 Or evil
- 2 Thessalonians 3:12 Greek to eat their own bread
2 Tesalonicenses 3
Nueva Biblia de las Américas
Llamamiento a la oración
3 Finalmente (A), hermanos, oren por nosotros(B), para que la palabra del Señor(C) se extienda rápidamente[a] y sea glorificada, así como sucedió también con ustedes. 2 Oren también para que seamos librados(D) de hombres perversos[b] y malos, porque no todos tienen fe[c]. 3 Pero el Señor es fiel(E) y Él los fortalecerá a ustedes y los protegerá del maligno[d](F).
4 Tenemos confianza en el Señor(G) respecto de ustedes, de que hacen(H) y continuarán haciendo lo que les ordenamos. 5 Que el Señor dirija sus corazones(I) hacia el amor de Dios y hacia la perseverancia de Cristo.
Exhortación a una vida útil
6 Ahora bien, hermanos, les mandamos en el nombre de nuestro Señor Jesucristo(J), que se aparten[e](K) de todo hermano que ande desordenadamente(L), y no según la doctrina(M) que ustedes recibieron[f] de nosotros. 7 Pues ustedes mismos saben cómo deben seguir nuestro ejemplo[g](N), porque no obramos de manera indisciplinada entre ustedes, 8 ni comimos de balde el pan de nadie(O), sino que con dificultad y fatiga(P) trabajamos día y noche(Q) a fin de no ser carga a ninguno de ustedes. 9 No porque no tengamos derecho a ello(R), sino para ofrecernos como modelo a ustedes(S) a fin de que sigan nuestro ejemplo[h].
10 Porque aun cuando estábamos con ustedes(T) les ordenábamos esto: Si alguien no quiere trabajar, que tampoco coma(U). 11 Porque oímos que algunos entre ustedes andan desordenadamente(V), sin trabajar, pero andan metiéndose en todo(W). 12 A tales personas les ordenamos y exhortamos en el Señor Jesucristo(X), que trabajando tranquilamente, coman su propio pan(Y).
13 Pero ustedes, hermanos(Z), no se cansen de hacer el bien(AA). 14 Y si alguien no obedece nuestra enseñanza[i] en[j] esta carta(AB), señalen al tal y no se asocien con él(AC), para que se avergüence(AD). 15 Sin embargo, no lo tengan por enemigo(AE), sino amonéstenlo(AF) como a un hermano(AG).
Despedida y bendición final
16 Que el mismo Señor de paz(AH) siempre les conceda paz(AI) en todas las circunstancias[k]. El Señor sea con todos ustedes(AJ).
17 Yo, Pablo, escribo este saludo con mi propia mano[l](AK), y esta es una señal distintiva en todas mis cartas; así escribo yo. 18 La gracia de nuestro Señor Jesucristo sea con todos ustedes(AL).
Footnotes
- 2 Tesalonicenses 3:1 Lit. corra.
- 2 Tesalonicenses 3:2 O irrazonables.
- 2 Tesalonicenses 3:2 O la fe.
- 2 Tesalonicenses 3:3 O del mal.
- 2 Tesalonicenses 3:6 O eviten.
- 2 Tesalonicenses 3:6 Algunos mss. dicen: ellos recibieron.
- 2 Tesalonicenses 3:7 Lit. cómo imitarnos.
- 2 Tesalonicenses 3:9 Lit. nos imiten.
- 2 Tesalonicenses 3:14 Lit. la palabra.
- 2 Tesalonicenses 3:14 Lit. por medio de.
- 2 Tesalonicenses 3:16 Lit. en toda forma.
- 2 Tesalonicenses 3:17 Lit. El saludo de mi mano, de Pablo.
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