Chapter summary

Paul asks the Thessalonian believers to pray for the spread of the word and for deliverance from wicked men, expressing confidence in the Lord regarding their obedience. He commands them to keep away from any brother leading an undisciplined life, citing his own example of working day and night to avoid being a burden while living among them. He reiterates the rule that anyone unwilling to work should not eat, addressing reports of idle busybodies in the community and urging them to earn their own living quietly. Paul instructs the believers to take note of those who disobey his written instructions, withholding association to induce shame while still admonishing them as brothers rather than treating them as enemies. Finally, he offers a prayer for peace and concludes the letter with a personal greeting written in his own hand, followed by a benediction of grace.

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