2 Thessalonians, 3

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Paul gives final exhortations to the Thessalonians, including encouragement to live in a quiet and peaceful manner, to work with their hands, and to not be a burden on others. He warns against those who are idle and disruptive, and closes with a benediction, wishing them grace and peace from God.

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Final Exhortations and Benediction

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

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

3 But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.

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

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

6 Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us.

7 For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;

8 Neither did we eat any man's bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you:

9 Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us.

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

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

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

13 But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing.

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

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

16 Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.

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

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

Commentary

In 2 Thessalonians 3, Paul continues to encourage the Thessalonian church to remain faithful to the gospel and to live in a manner that is pleasing to God. He begins by reminding them of the importance of prayer, and encourages them to pray for one another. He then goes on to warn them against idleness and to encourage them to work hard and provide for themselves. He also warns them against associating with those who are not living according to the gospel, and encourages them to remain steadfast in their faith. Paul then goes on to remind them of the example of the church in Thessalonica, and how they had worked hard and provided for themselves. He encourages them to follow this example and to remain faithful to the gospel. He also reminds them of the importance of loving one another, and of being patient and kind to one another. Finally, Paul encourages them to remain strong in the face of persecution and to remain faithful to the gospel. He reminds them that God is faithful and will never leave them, and that He will provide for them in times of need. He also encourages them to be patient and to trust in God's promises. Overall, Paul's message in 2 Thessalonians 3 is one of encouragement and hope. He reminds the Thessalonian church of the importance of prayer, of working hard, of loving one another, and of remaining faithful to the gospel. He also encourages them to remain strong in the face of persecution and to trust in God's promises.