So then, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

Watch, stand fast in the faith, be courageous, be strong.

Therefore, my beloved and longed for brothers, my joy and crown, in this way stand fast in the Lord, beloved.

But we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from every brother living in idleness, and not according the tradition which they received from us.

Now I praise you, brothers, because you remember me in all things, and you hold fast the traditions just as I handed down to you.

Now I urge you, brothers, to look out for those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and turn away from them.

Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you about our common salvation, it became necessary to write to you exhorting you to earnestly contend for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints.

not to be quickly shaken from your mind, nor be disturbed, neither by spirit nor by word nor by letter, as if from us, [as though] the day of Christ has come.

Now if anyone does not obey our word in this letter, take note of him, and do not associate with him, that he may be ashamed.