This is evidence of God's righteous judgment, so that you will be considered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which indeed you are suffering.

To this end we always pray for you, that our God may count you worthy of his calling, and may fulfill every good resolve and work of faith by his power,

For this reason God sends upon them a strong delusion so that they will believe what is false,

He called you to this through our gospel, that you may share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

We did this, not because we do not have the right to such help, but in order to make ourselves an example for you to follow.

For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: "If anyone will not work, he shall not eat."

If anyone does not obey our instruction in this letter, take special note of that person and do not associate with him, so that he may be ashamed.

I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. This is a distinguishing mark in every letter; this is the way I write.