But we must always thank God for you, brothers loved by the Lord, because from the beginning God has chosen you for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and through belief in the truth.

He called you to this through our gospel, so that you might obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

For we hear that there are some among you who walk irresponsibly, not working at all, but interfering with the work of others.

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