¹¹ Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness; rather, expose them.^(A)

¹² the night is far gone; the day is near. Let us then throw off^[a] the works of darkness and put on the armor of light;^(A)

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)

²⁰ As for those who persist in sin, rebuke them in the presence of all, so that the rest also may stand in fear.^(A)

¹⁰ If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive and welcome this person into your house,^{(A) 11} for to welcome is to participate in the evil deeds of such a person.^(B)

Warning against Idleness

⁶ 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)

⁴ Then I heard another voice from heaven saying,

²¹ So what fruit did you then gain from the things of which you now are ashamed? The end of those things is death.^(A)

¹⁵ Declare these things; exhort and reprove with all authority.^[a] Let no one look down on you.

² proclaim the message; be persistent whether the time is favorable or unfavorable; convince, rebuke, and encourage with the utmost patience in teaching.^(A)