3. But the Lord is faithful and will strengthen you and protect you against the evil one.
4. The Lord gives us confidence that you are doing and will continue to do what we ordered you to do.
5. May the Lord direct your lives as you show God’s love and Christ’s endurance.
6. Brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ we order you not to associate with any believer who doesn’t live a disciplined life and doesn’t follow the tradition you received from us.
7. You know what you must do to imitate us. We lived a disciplined life among you.
8. We didn’t eat anyone’s food without paying for it. Instead, we worked hard and struggled night and day in order not to be a burden to any of you.