1 Finally, brothers, pray for us, so that the word of the Lord may speed forward and be glorified, as it did among you,
2 and that we may be delivered from perverse and wicked people, for not all have faith.
3 But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.
4 We are confident of you in the Lord that what we instruct you, you (both) are doing and will continue to do.
5 May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the endurance of Christ.
6 We instruct you, brothers, in the name of (our) Lord Jesus Christ,to shun any brother who conducts himself in a disorderly way and not according to the tradition they received from us.
7 For you know how one must imitate us. For we did not act in a disorderly way among you,
8 nor did we eat food received free from anyone. On the contrary, in toil and drudgery, night and day we worked, so as not to burden any of you.
9 Not that we do not have the right. Rather, we wanted to present ourselves as a model for you, so that you might imitate us.
10 In fact, when we were with you, we instructed you that if anyone was unwilling to work, neither should that one eat.
11 We hear that some are conducting themselves among you in a disorderly way, by not keeping busy but minding the business ofothers.
12 Such people we instruct and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to work quietly and to eat their own food.
13 But you, brothers, do not be remiss in doing good.
14 If anyone does not obey our word as expressed in this letter, take note of this person not to associate with him, that he may be put to shame.
15 Do not regard him as an enemy but admonish him as a brother.
16 May the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.
17 This greeting is in my own hand, Paul's. This is the sign in every letter; this is how I write.
18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with all of you.
Versículos relacionados com 2 Thessalonians, 3:
In 2 Thessalonians 3, Paul addresses the issue of idleness and lack of discipline among church members. He emphasizes the importance of work and contribution to the community of faith, and warns against those who refuse to work and live in a disorderly manner. The verses selected below are related to the topics covered in this chapter:
Proverbs 14:23: "In all work is profit, but mere words only lead to poverty." This verse highlights the importance of work and productivity, and how laziness and inactivity can lead to lack.
Colossians 3:23-24: "And whatever they do, do with all their hearts, as for the Lord, and not to men, knowing that they will receive the reward of inheritance. It is to Christ, the Lord, that you They are serving. " This verse reinforces the idea that work is a way of serving God and should be done with dedication and excellence.
Proverbs 10:4: "Diligent Hand rules, but the lazy hand ends up enslaved." This verse points out that laziness can lead to dependence and slavery, while diligent work can lead to autonomy and independence.
Ephesians 4:28: "Those who stolen no longer steal; before work, doing something useful with their hands so that you have to share with those in need." This verse encourages honest work and generosity with the needy.
1 Thessalonians 4:11-12: "Strive to have a quiet life, taking care of their own business and working with their hands, as we instruct them, so that they are decently in the eyes of those outside and not dependent of no one. " This verse reinforces the idea of the importance of work, discipline and independence, and how this can impact the witness of the Christian community before the world.
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