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1 Concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered to him, we ask you, brothers and sisters,

14 He called you to this through our gospel, that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

7 For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example. We were not idle when we were with you,

12 Such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and earn the food they eat.

5 You know we never used flattery, nor did we put on a mask to cover up greed—God is our witness.

15 who killed the Lord Jesus and the prophets and also drove us out. They displease God and are hostile to everyone

3 so that no one would be unsettled by these trials. For you know quite well that we are destined for them.

10 Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you again and supply what is lacking in your faith.

12 so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.

4 Therefore, among God’s churches we boast about your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and trials you are enduring.

10 and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead—Jesus, who rescues us from the coming wrath.

12 May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you.

8 Therefore, anyone who rejects this instruction does not reject a human being but God, the very God who gives you his Holy Spirit.

5 You are all children of the light and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness.

9 They will be punished with everlasting destruction and shut out from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of his might

10 For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: “The one who is unwilling to work shall not eat.”

17 I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand, which is the distinguishing mark in all my letters. This is how I write.

9 How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy we have in the presence of our God because of you?

3 While people are saying, “Peace and safety,” destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.

14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone.