2 Thessalonians 3:12-18

12We have something to say to people who are lazy like that. We warn them with the authority that the Lord Jesus Christ gives to us. They must stop causing trouble. They must work properly, so that they get their own food to eat.

13But you must never stop doing what is right, our Christian friends, even when it causes trouble for you.

14Maybe someone among you will not obey the message that we have written in this letter. Make sure that everyone knows about someone like that. Do not be friends with him, so that he may become ashamed.

15But remember that he is a believer, as you are. So warn him carefully.

16The Lord helps us to have peace in our minds. I pray that the Lord himself will give that peace to you at all times, whatever happens. I pray that the Lord will be with all of you.

17I, Paul, am writing these words at the end of my letter with my own hand. I say ‘hello’ to you. That is how I write in every letter that comes from me.

18I pray that our Lord Jesus Christ will continue to be very kind to all of you.