Exhortation

(A)Finally, brethren, (B)pray for us that (C)the word of the Lord will [a]spread rapidly and be glorified, just as it did also with you; and that we will be (D)rescued from [b]perverse and evil men; for not all have [c]faith. But (E)the Lord is faithful, [d]and He will strengthen and protect you [e]from (F)the evil one. We have (G)confidence in the Lord concerning you, that you (H)are doing and will continue to do what we command. May the Lord (I)direct your hearts into the love of God and into the steadfastness of Christ.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Thessalonians 3:1 Lit run
  2. 2 Thessalonians 3:2 Lit improper
  3. 2 Thessalonians 3:2 Or the faith
  4. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 Lit who will
  5. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 Or from evil

Request for Prayer

As for other matters, brothers and sisters,(A) pray for us(B) that the message of the Lord(C) may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you.(D) And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil people,(E) for not everyone has faith. But the Lord is faithful,(F) and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.(G) We have confidence(H) in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do the things we command. May the Lord direct your hearts(I) into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.

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