But as to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and our gathering together unto Him,

that they may all be condemned, who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in iniquity.

But we ought always to give thanks to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord; because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation, through sanctification of the Spirit, and belief of the truth:

But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you, and preserve you from the evil one.

neither did we eat any one's bread for nothing; but with labor and toil, working night and day, that we might not be burthensome to any of you.

Not that we have not power, but that we might give ourselves as an example to you to imitate us.

For we hear that there are some among you that walk disorderly, doing no work themselves, but very busy in the affairs of others.

But be not you, my brethren, discouraged from well-doing. And if any obey not our order,

However do not look upon him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.