2 Thessalonians 3:4-6

New International Version

⁴ We have confidence^(A) in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do the things we command. ⁵ May the Lord direct your hearts^(B) into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.

Warning Against Idleness

⁶ In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ,^(C) we command you, brothers and sisters, to keep away from^(D) every believer who is idle and disruptive^(E) and does not live according to the teaching^[a] you received from us.^(F)