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¹⁰Then, too, while we were with you, we insisted on this to you: that if anyone was not willing to work, neither should he eat. ¹¹For we have heard that there are some among you who act disruptively, not working at all, but eagerly meddling. ¹²Now we charge those who act in this way, and we beg them in the Lord Jesus Christ, that they work in silence and eat their own bread. ¹³And you, brothers, do not grow weak in doing good. ¹⁴But if anyone does not obey our word by this epistle, take note of him and do not keep company with him, so that he may be ashamed. ¹⁵But do not be willing to consider him as an enemy; instead, correct him as a brother.

⁵For each one shall carry his own burden.

¹¹And so, have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead, refute them.

¹¹For whoever speaks a greeting to him, is speaking with his evil works.

⁴The neglectful hand has wrought destitution. But the hand of the steadfast prepares riches. He who advances by lies, this one feeds on the wind. For he is the same as one who runs after flying birds.

⁸But if anyone has no concern for his own, and especially for those of his own household, he has denied the faith, and he is worse than an unbeliever.

⁸And God is able to make every grace abound in you, so that, always having what you need in all things, you may abound unto every good work,

²⁷Do not prevent him who is able from doing good. When you are able, do good yourself too.

³²And these, though they had known the justice of God, did not understand that those who act in such a manner are deserving of death, and not only those who do these things, but also those who consent to what is done.

⁶But he gives a greater grace. Therefore he says: “God resists the arrogant, but he gives grace to the humble.”

²²You should not be quick to impose hands on anyone, nor should you take part in the sins of outsiders. Keep yourself chaste.

³²And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free.”