¹¹ Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor,^(A) serving the Lord. ¹² Be joyful in hope,^(B) patient in affliction,^(C) faithful in prayer.^{(D) 13} Share with the Lord’s people who are in need.^(E) Practice hospitality.^(F)

²³ Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,

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.”