May our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us eternal encouragement and good hope by grace,

Finally, brothers, pray for us that the Lord’s message may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you,

and that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men, for not all have faith.

May the Lord direct your hearts to God’s love and Christ’s endurance.

Now we command and exhort such people by the Lord Jesus Christ that quietly working, they may eat their own food.

And if anyone does not obey our instruction in this letter, take note of that person; don’t associate with him, so that he may be ashamed.

May the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with all of you.

This greeting is in my own hand—Paul. This is a sign in every letter; this is how I write.