But, we beseech you, brethren, concerning the coming of; our Lord Jesus Christ, and our coming together to him,

that all may be condemned who believe not the truth, but have pleasure in unrighteousness.

But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren, beloved of the Lord, because God did, from the beginning, choose you to salvation, by sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth,

But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you, and keep you from the evil one.

nor did we eat any one's bread for nothing: but worked with labor and toil, night and day, that we might not burden any one of you;

this we did, not because we have not authority, but that we might give ourselves to you as an example, in order that you might imitate us.

For we hear that some walk about among you in a disorderly manner, doing no work, but being busybodies.

and yet do not regard him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.