2 Thessalonians 3 KJV Easy Read Bible

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Pray for Us

1Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you^p: spread rapidly; honored

2And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith.

3But the Lord is faithful, who shall establish you^p, and keep you^p from evil. strengthen

4And we have confidence in the Lord touching you^p, that you^p both do and will do the things which we command you^p. concerning

5And the Lord direct your^p hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ.

Warning Against Idleness

6Now we command you^p, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you^p withdraw yourselves^p from every brother that walks disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us. in an undisciplined manner; teaching

7For yourselves^p know how you^p ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you^p; our example

8Neither did we eat any man’s bread for nothing; but wrought with labor and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you^p: worked; hardship; a burden

9Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an example to you^p to follow us. the right, authority

10For even when we were with you^p, this we commanded you^p, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

11For we hear that there are some which walk among you^p disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies. live

12Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread. urge

13But you^p, brethren, be not weary in well doing.

14And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed. instruction; letter; association

15Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother. warn

Benediction

16Now the Lord of peace Himself give you^p peace always by all means. The Lord be with you^p all. in every way

17The salutation of Paul with my own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write. greeting; sign

18The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you^p all. Amen.

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