1 Finally, brothers and sisters, pray for us, so that the word of the Lord may run and be glorified, just as it is among you, 2 and so that we may be rescued from perverse and evil people, for not everyone has faith. 3 But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one. 4 We have confidence in the Lord concerning you, that you are doing and will continue to do what we command. 5 May the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and the endurance of Christ.

6 Now we command you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from every brother who walks in an undisciplined way and not according to the tradition they received from us. 7 For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not undisciplined among you, 8 nor did we eat anyone's bread free of charge. Instead, in labor and toil we worked night and day so as not to burden any of you, 9 not because we do not have the right, but to give you an example in ourselves to imitate. 10 For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: “If anyone is unwilling to work, neither should he eat.” 11 For we hear that some among you walk in an undisciplined way, doing no work but meddling. 12 Such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to work quietly and eat their own bread. 13 But you, brothers and sisters, do not grow weary in doing good.

14 If anyone does not obey our word in this letter, take note of that person and do not associate with him, so that he may be ashamed. 15 Do not consider him an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.

16 May the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all.

17 I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand, which is a sign in every letter. This is how I write. 18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.