And you know now what the restraining influence is which prevents his appearing before his appointed time.

Yes, and the confidence that our union with the Lord enables us to place in you leads us to believe that you are doing, and will do, what we direct you.

Indeed, when we were with you, what we urged upon you was-- 'If a man does not choose to work, then he shall not eat.'

You, Brothers, must not grow weary of doing what is right.

If any one disregards what we have said in this letter, mark that man and avoid his company, that he may feel ashamed.