2 Thessalonians 3:1-15

2 Thessalonians 3:1-15

[1] Finally,  brethren,  pray  for  that  the word  of the Lord  may have free course,  and  be glorified,  even  as  it is with  [2] And  that  we may be delivered  from  unreasonable  and  wicked  men:  for  all  men have not  faith.  [3] But  the Lord  faithful,  who  shall stablish  and  keep  you from  evil.  [4] And  we have confidence  in  the Lord  touching  that  ye both  do  and  will do  the things which  we command  [5] And  the Lord  direct  hearts  into  the love  of God,  and  into  the patient waiting  for Christ.  [6] Now  we command  brethren,  in  the name  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  that ye withdraw  from  every  brother  that walketh  disorderly,  and  not  after  the tradition  which  he received  of  [7] For  yourselves  know  how  ye ought  to follow  for  not  ourselves disorderly  among  [8] Neither  did we eat  any man's  bread  for nought;  but  wrought  with  labour  and  travail  night  and  day,  that  not  be chargeable  to any  [9] Not  because  we have  not  power,  but  to  make  ourselves  an ensample  to  follow  [10] For  even  when  with  we commanded  that  would  not  work,  neither  should he eat.  [11] For  we hear  that there are some  which walk  among  disorderly,  working  not at all,  but  are busybodies.  [12] Now  them that are such  we command  and  exhort  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  that  with  quietness  they work,  and eat  their own  bread.  [13] But  brethren,  not  weary  in well doing.  [14] And  obey  not  word  by  this epistle,  note  no  company with  him,  that  he may be ashamed.  [15] Yet  count  him not  as  an enemy,  but  admonish  him as  a brother. 

What does 2 Thessalonians 3:1-15 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Paul requested the Thessalonians" prayers for him and assured them that he was praying for them. He also encouraged them to deal with problems that needed correction in their assembly. Obedience in these matters would result in continued growth toward maturity for these believers.