2 Thessalonians 3:4-6

Expanded Bible

⁴ ·The Lord makes us feel sure [^LWe have confidence about you in the Lord] that you are doing and will continue to do the things we ·told [instructed; commanded] you. ⁵ May the Lord ·lead [guide; direct] your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s ·patience [endurance; perseverance].

The Duty to Work

⁶ Brothers and sisters, ·by the authority [^Lin the name] of our Lord Jesus Christ we command you to stay away from any ·believer [^Lbrother (or sister)] who ·refuses to work [or behaves irresponsibly; ^Llives/walks in idleness/disorder] and does not follow the ·teaching we gave you [^Ltradition you received from us].