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12 We command such people and urge them in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and work to earn their own living.
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Such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and earn the food they eat.
13 As for the rest of you, dear brothers and sisters, never get tired of doing good.
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And as for you, brothers and sisters, never tire of doing what is good.
14 Take note of those who refuse to obey what we say in this letter. Stay away from them so they will be ashamed.
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Take special note of anyone who does not obey our instruction in this letter. Do not associate with them, in order that they may feel ashamed.
15 Don’t think of them as enemies, but warn them as you would a brother or sister.
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Yet do not regard them as an enemy, but warn them as you would a fellow believer.
16 Now may the Lord of peace himself give you his peace at all times and in every situation. The Lord be with you all.
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Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.
17 HERE IS MY GREETING IN MY OWN HANDWRITING—PAUL. I DO THIS IN ALL MY LETTERS TO PROVE THEY ARE FROM ME.
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I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand, which is the distinguishing mark in all my letters. This is how I write.
18 May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
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The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
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