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2 Thessalonians, 3

1. Finally, brothers and sisters, pray for us that the Word of God may finish the race and be crowned as it was with you.

2. May God guard us from wicked and evil people, since not everyone has faith.

3. The Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and keep you safe from the Evil One.

4. Besides, we have in the Lord this confidence that you are doing and will continue to do what we order you.

5. May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to perseverance for the sake of Christ.

6. We command you, beloved, to stay away from believers who are living in idleness contrary to the traditions we passed on to you.

7. You know how you ought to follow our example: we worked while we were with you.

8. Day and night we labored and toiled so as not to be a burden to any of you.

9. We had the right to act otherwise, but we wanted to give you an example.

10. Besides, while we were with you, we said clearly: If anyone is not willing to work, neither should that one eat.

11. However we heard that some among you live in idleness - busybodies, doing no work.

12. In the name of Christ Jesus our Lord we command these people to work and earn their own living.

13. And you, brothers and sisters, do not weary in doing what is right.

14. If someone does not obey our instruction in this letter, take note and do not have anything to do with him, so that he may be ashamed.

15. However, do not treat him as an enemy, but warn him as a brother.

16. May the Lord of peace give you his peace at all times and in every way. May the Lord be with you all.

17. I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. This is my signature in all my letters. This is how I write.

18. May the grace of Christ Jesus our Lord be with you.

Verses related to 2 Thessalonians, 3:

In 2 Thessalonians 3, Paul addresses the issue of idleness and lack of discipline among church members. He emphasizes the importance of work and contribution to the community of faith, and warns against those who refuse to work and live in a disorderly manner. The verses selected below are related to the topics covered in this chapter:

Proverbs 14:23: "In all work is profit, but mere words only lead to poverty." This verse highlights the importance of work and productivity, and how laziness and inactivity can lead to lack.

Colossians 3:23-24: "And whatever they do, do with all their hearts, as for the Lord, and not to men, knowing that they will receive the reward of inheritance. It is to Christ, the Lord, that you They are serving. " This verse reinforces the idea that work is a way of serving God and should be done with dedication and excellence.

Proverbs 10:4: "Diligent Hand rules, but the lazy hand ends up enslaved." This verse points out that laziness can lead to dependence and slavery, while diligent work can lead to autonomy and independence.

Ephesians 4:28: "Those who stolen no longer steal; before work, doing something useful with their hands so that you have to share with those in need." This verse encourages honest work and generosity with the needy.

1 Thessalonians 4:11-12: "Strive to have a quiet life, taking care of their own business and working with their hands, as we instruct them, so that they are decently in the eyes of those outside and not dependent of no one. " This verse reinforces the idea of ​​the importance of work, discipline and independence, and how this can impact the witness of the Christian community before the world.





“Onde há mais sacrifício, há mais generosidade.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina