that ye be not soon shaken in mind, nor troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter, as if it were by us, as that the day of the Lord is present.

[for] he opposes [the true Gospel message] and exalts himself against everything that is called "God" or that which is worshiped. So, he sits in God's temple [i.e., the church ?] displaying himself as [though he were] God.

Do you not remember that [while] we were still with you, we were saying these [things] to you?

And with every deceit of wrongdoing among those whose fate is destruction; because they were quite without that love of the true faith by which they might have salvation.

In order that should be judged who would not believe in the truth, but were well-pleased with the unrighteousness.

But we ought to thank God for you always, brothers [who are] dearly loved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning [Note: Some manuscripts use the Greek word for "firstfruits" instead of "beginning" here, but it is difficult to know in what sense the Thessalonian Christians were "first"], in order to be saved through being set apart by the Holy Spirit and through belief of the truth [of the Gospel].

And in this purpose he gave you a part through the good news of which we were the preachers, even that you might have part in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the traditions that ye were taught, whether by word or by letter from us.

For, ye yourselves, know, how needful it is to be imitating us, in that we were not disorderly among you,

And we did not take food from any man for nothing, but were working hard night and day not to be a trouble to any of you:

For even when we were with you we commanded you this, that if any man will not work, neither let him eat.