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2 Thessalonians 3:1–5 – Pray and Trust the Faithful Lord

What happens: Paul asks for prayer that the word may speed ahead and be honored, and that they be delivered from wicked people. The Lord is faithful; He will establish them and guard them from the evil one. May the Lord direct their hearts to God’s love and Christ’s steadfastness.

What it means: Mission advances through prayer and God’s faithfulness. Protection and perseverance come from the Lord. God’s love and Christ’s endurance shape the heart.

2 Thessalonians 3:6–12 – Keep Away from Idleness; Imitate Paul’s Work

What happens: They must keep away from any brother who walks in idleness and not according to the tradition received. Paul did not eat anyone’s bread without paying and worked night and day as an example. If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat.

What it means: God honors diligent, responsible labor. The gospel confronts disorder and dependence that refuses duty. Community order reflects God’s wisdom and justice.

2 Thessalonians 3:13–15 – Do Good and Correct the Disobedient

What happens: They are not to grow weary in doing good. If someone does not obey the letter, take note and have nothing to do with him, that he may be ashamed, yet do not regard him as an enemy but warn him as a brother.

What it means: Loving correction aims at restoration, not humiliation. Holiness protects the church. Perseverance in good works reflects God’s goodness.

2 Thessalonians 3:16–18 – Final Blessing and Signature

What happens: Paul prays the Lord of peace give them peace at all times. He signs the greeting with his own hand as a mark in every letter. Grace be with all of them.

What it means: Christ gives real peace. Authentic apostolic witness anchors the church. Grace is the final word over God’s people.

Application

  • Pray for the word to run and for protection from evil.
  • Reject idleness and work faithfully as unto the Lord.
  • Practice loving discipline that aims to restore.
  • Live by the Lord’s peace and sustaining grace.

Bible

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

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

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

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

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

6Now 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.

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

8Neither 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:

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

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

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

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

13But ye, 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.

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

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

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

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

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