2 Thessalonians 3:5-7

Christian Standard Bible

⁵ May the Lord direct your hearts to God’s love and Christ’s endurance.^(A)

Warning against Irresponsible Behavior

⁶ Now we command you, brothers and sisters, in the name^(B) of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from every brother or sister^(C) who is idle and does not live^[a] according to the tradition^(D) received^(E) from us. ⁷ For you yourselves know how you should imitate^(F) us: We were not idle among you;