None of you over-reaching or taking advantage of his Brother in such matters. 'The Lord takes vengeance' upon all who do such things, as we have already warned you and solemnly declared.

Therefore he who disregards this warning disregards, not man, but God who gives you his Holy Spirit.

We entreat you also, Brothers--warn the disorderly, comfort the faint-hearted, give a helping hand to the weak, and be patient with every one.

For, even while we were with you, we warned you beforehand that we were certain to encounter trouble. And so it proved, as you know.