be stedfast therefore, and firmly maintain the doctrine I have delivered to you, either by word of mouth, or by my letter.

and that we may be delivered from vexatious wicked men; for all have not the faith.

and we have this hope in the Lord, that you will still continue to observe the directions we give you.

for you know what an example we have given for your imitation: that our conduct among you was regular:

and if any one should disregard what we have prescrib'd, signify it to us by letter, and don't converse with him, that he may be put to shame.