For we hear that some among you are living an undisciplined life, not doing their own work but meddling in the work of others.

For this mysterious lawlessness is already at work [or, "this lawlessness is already secretly at work"]; but the one who is holding it back [will continue to do so] until he is removed.

For when I was with you, I gave you this direction, "If a person refuses to work, he must not be allowed to eat."

Now on the authority of the Lord Jesus Christ we charge and exhort such persons to do their own work with quiet and eat their own bread.

For which also we pray always about you, so that our God will make you worthy of the calling, and will fulfill every desire of goodness and work of faith with power.

encourage your hearts and establish you in every good word and work.