2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 - Paul's Prayer Request

1 Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed on and triumph, as in your own case, 2 and that we may be delivered from perverse and evil men ??for the faith is not held by all. 3 However, the Lord is faithful; he will be sure to strengthen you and protect you from the Evil one. 4 Now, we rely on you in the Lord, confident that you do and will do what we enjoin. 5 May the Lord direct your hearts towards God's love and towards Christ's patience!