But, by the authority of the Lord, we command you, brethren, to stand aloof from every brother whose life is disorderly and not in accordance with the teaching which all received from us.

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He who has been a thief must steal no more, but, instead of that, should work with his own hands in honest industry, so that he may have something of which he can give the needy a share.

and to vie with one another in eagerness for peace, every one minding his own business and working with his hands, as we ordered you to do:

including kings and all who are in high station, in order that we may live peaceful and tranquil lives with all godliness and gravity.

Eat

nor did we eat any one's bread without paying for it, but we laboured and toiled, working hard night and day in order not to be a burden to any of you.

give us day after day our bread for the day;

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give us to-day our bread for the day;