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¹ Finally, brothers, pray for us that the Lord's message may spread rapidly and receive honor, just as it did with you; ² and that we may be rescued from wicked and evil people, for not everyone has trust. ³ But the Lord is worthy of trust; he will make you firm and guard you from the Evil One. ⁴ Yes, united with the Lord we are confident about you, that you are doing the things we are telling you to do, and that you will keep on doing them. ⁵ May the Lord direct your hearts into God's love and the perseverance which the Messiah gives.

⁶ Now, in the name of the Lord Yeshua the Messiah we command you, brothers, to stay away from any brother who is leading a life of idleness, a life not in keeping with the tradition you received from us. ⁷ For you yourselves know how you must imitate us, that we were not idle when we were among you. ⁸ We did not accept anyone's food without paying; on the contrary, we labored and toiled, day and night, working so as not to be a burden to any of you. ⁹ It was not that we hadn't the right to be supported, but so that we could make ourselves an example to imitate. ¹⁰ For even when we were with you, we gave you this command: if someone won't work, he shouldn't eat! ¹¹ We hear that some of you are leading a life of idleness — not busy working, just busybodies! ¹² We command such people — and in union with the Lord Yeshua the Messiah we urge them — to settle down, get to work, and earn their own living. ¹³ And you brothers who are doing what is good, don't slack off! ¹⁴ Furthermore, if anyone does not obey what we are saying in this letter, take note of him and have nothing to do with him, so that he will be ashamed. ¹⁵ But don't consider him an enemy; on the contrary, confront him as a brother and try to help him change.

¹⁶ Now may the Lord of shalom himself give you shalom always in all ways. The Lord be with all of you.

¹⁷ The greeting in my own handwriting: From Sha'ul. This is the mark of genuineness in every letter, this is what my handwriting looks like.

¹⁸ The grace of our Lord Yeshua the Messiah be with you all.