2 Thessalonians 3:4-6

Good News Translation

⁴ And the Lord gives us confidence in you, and we are sure that you are doing and will continue to do what we tell you.

⁵ May the Lord lead you into a greater understanding of God's love and the endurance that is given by Christ.

The Obligation to Work

⁶ Our friends, we command you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to keep away from all believers who are living a lazy life and who do not follow the instructions that we gave them.