2 Thessalonians 3:10-14

English Standard Version

¹⁰ For even when we were with you, we would give you this command: ^(A)If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat. ¹¹ For we hear that some among you ^(B)walk in idleness, not busy at work, but ^(C)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.^[a]

¹³ As for you, brothers, ^(D)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 ^(E)have nothing to do with him, that he may be ashamed.