Parallel 2TH 3:0

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KJB-1611 He craueth their prayers for himselfe, 3 testifieth what confidence hee hath in them, 5 maketh request to God in their behalfe, 6 giueth them diuers precepts, especially to shun idlenesse, and ill company, 16 And last of all concludeth with prayer and salutation.
(He craueth their prayers for himself, 3 testifieth what confidence he hath/has in them, 5 maketh request to God in their behalfe, 6 giveth/gives them diverse/various precepts, especially to shun idlenesse, and ill company, 16 And last of all concludeth with prayer and salutation.)

UTN uW Translation Notes:

2 Thessalonians 3 General Notes

Religious and Cultural Concepts in This Chapter

Idle and lazy persons

In Thessalonica, there apparently was a problem with people in the church who were able to work but refused to do so. (See: figs-explicit)

What should you do if your brother sins?

In this chapter, Paul teaches that Christians need to live in a way that honors God. Christians should also encourage one another and hold each other accountable for what they do. The church is also responsible for encouraging believers to repent if they sin. (See: repent and sin)