2 Thessalonians 3:5-7
American Standard Version
5 And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the [a]patience of 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 [b]they received of us. 7 For yourselves know how ye ought to imitate us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;
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- 2 Thessalonians 3:5 Or, stedfastness
- 2 Thessalonians 3:6 Some ancient authorities read ye.
2 Thessalonians 3:5-7
New International Version
5 May the Lord direct your hearts(A) into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.
Warning Against Idleness
6 In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ,(B) we command you, brothers and sisters, to keep away from(C) every believer who is idle and disruptive(D) and does not live according to the teaching[a] you received from us.(E) 7 For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example.(F) We were not idle when we were with you,
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- 2 Thessalonians 3:6 Or tradition
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