Therefore, my brothers, stand fast and hold the teachings which you have been taught, whether by word or by our letter.

Finally, my brothers, pray for us, that the Word of the Lord may have free course and be glorified, even as it also is with you.

And pray that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men; for all do not have the faith.

And we have confidence in the Lord regarding you, that you both do and will do the things which we command you.

(not because we do not have authority, but to make ourselves an example to you, to imitate us).

And if anyone does not obey our word by this letter, mark that one and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed.