Command to Discipline the Disorderly

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Now, in the name of the Lord Yeshua the Messiah we command you, brothers, to stay away from any brother who is leading a life of idleness, a life not in keeping with the tradition you received from us.

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For you yourselves know how you must imitate us, that we were not idle when we were among you.

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We did not accept anyone’s food without paying; on the contrary, we labored and toiled, day and night, working so as not to be a burden to any of you.

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It was not that we hadn’t the right to be supported, but so that we could make ourselves an example to imitate.

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For even when we were with you, we gave you this command: if someone won’t work, he shouldn’t eat!

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We hear that some of you are leading a life of idleness — not busy working, just busybodies!

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We command such people — and in union with the Lord Yeshua the Messiah we urge them — to settle down, get to work, and earn their own living.

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And you brothers who are doing what is good, don’t slack off!

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Furthermore, if anyone does not obey what we are saying in this letter, take note of him and have nothing to do with him, so that he will be ashamed.

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But don’t consider him an enemy; on the contrary, confront him as a brother and try to help him change.

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