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12 Now such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to work quietly and so provide their own food to eat.[a] 13 But you, brothers and sisters,[b] do not grow weary in doing what is right. 14 But if anyone does not obey our message through this letter, take note of him and do not associate closely with him, so that he may be ashamed.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Thessalonians 3:12 tn Grk “that by working quietly they may eat their own bread.”
  2. 2 Thessalonians 3:13 tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:3.

12 Such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ(A) to settle down and earn the food they eat.(B) 13 And as for you, brothers and sisters, never tire of doing what is good.(C)

14 Take special note of anyone who does not obey our instruction in this letter. Do not associate with them,(D) in order that they may feel ashamed.(E)

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