not to be quickly shaken in mind or excited, either by spirit or by word, or by letter as if from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord has come.

So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by letter from us.

If anyone does not obey our instruction in this letter, take special note of that person and do not associate with him, so that he may be ashamed.

I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. This is a distinguishing mark in every letter; this is the way I write.