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.

To this end we also pray always for you, that our God may count you worthy of your calling, and fulfill every desire of goodness and work of faith, with power;

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

For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: "If anyone will not work, neither let him eat."

Now those who are that way, we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.