2 Thessalonians 3:5-7
English Standard Version
5 May the Lord (A)direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ.
Warning Against Idleness
6 Now we command you, brothers, (B)in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, (C)that you keep away from any (D)brother (E)who is walking in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us. 7 For you yourselves know (F)how you ought to imitate us, because (G)we were not idle when we were with you,
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2 Thessalonians 3:5-7
New American Standard Bible
5 May the Lord (A)direct your hearts to the love of God and to the perseverance of Christ.
6 Now we command you, brothers and sisters, (B)in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you [a](C)keep away from every brother or sister who [b]leads a [c](D)disorderly life and not one in accordance with (E)the tradition which [d]you received from us. 7 For you yourselves know how you ought to [e](F)follow our example, because we did not act in an undisciplined way among you,
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- 2 Thessalonians 3:6 Or avoid
- 2 Thessalonians 3:6 Lit walks disorderly
- 2 Thessalonians 3:6 Or undisciplined
- 2 Thessalonians 3:6 One early ms they
- 2 Thessalonians 3:7 Or imitate us
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