13 But as for you, brothers, do not be discouraged while[a] doing what is right. 14 But if anyone does not obey our message through this letter, take note not to associate with him, in order that he may be put to shame. 15 And do not consider him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Thessalonians 3:13 Here “while” is supplied as a component of the participle (“doing what is right”) which is understood as temporal

13 And as for you, brothers and sisters, never tire of doing what is good.(A)

14 Take special note of anyone who does not obey our instruction in this letter. Do not associate with them,(B) in order that they may feel ashamed.(C) 15 Yet do not regard them as an enemy, but warn them as you would a fellow believer.(D)

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