for which [purpose] we also pray always for you, that you may be considered worthy of the calling of our God, and he might fulfill every desire for goodness and work of faith with power,

Do not let anyone deceive you in any way, for [that day will not come] unless the rebellion comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction,

For the mystery of lawlessness is at work already; only the one who now restrains [will do so] until he is out of the way,

But we ought to give thanks to God always concerning you, brothers [dearly] loved by the Lord, because God has chosen you [as] first fruits for salvation by the sanctification of the Spirit and faith in the truth,

for which [purpose] he called you through our gospel for the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may progress and be honored, just as also [it was] with you,

and that we may be delivered from evil and wicked people, {for not all have the faith}.

For you yourselves know how it is necessary to imitate us, that we did not behave irresponsibly among you,

For even when we were with you, we used to command this to you: that if anyone does not want to work, neither should he eat.

For we hear [that] some among you are living irresponsibly, working [at] nothing, but being busybodies.

But [as for] you, brothers, do not be discouraged [while] doing what is right.