For the secret of evil is even now at work: but there is one who is keeping back the evil till he is taken out of the way.

And then will come the revelation of that evil one, whom the Lord Jesus will put to death with the breath of his mouth, and give to destruction by the revelation of his coming;

And for this cause, God will give them up to the power of deceit and they will put their faith in what is false:

So that they all may be judged, who had no faith in what is true, but took pleasure in evil.

But it is right for us to give praise to God at all times for you, brothers, loved by the Lord, because it was the purpose of God from the first that you might have salvation, being made holy by the Spirit and by faith in what is true:

But the Lord is true, who will give you strength and keep you safe from evil.

And we did not take food from any man for nothing, but were working hard night and day not to be a trouble to any of you:

Not because we have not the right, but to make ourselves an example to you, so that you might do the same.

For it has come to our ears that there are some among you whose behaviour is uncontrolled, who do no work at all, but are over-interested in the business of others.

Have no feeling of hate for him, but take him in hand seriously as a brother.