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sweep away with the tempest of His anger, and utterly overwhelm by the awful splendour of His Coming. 002:009 The appearing of the Lawless one will be attended by various miracles and tokens and delusive marvels--for so Satan works-- 002:010 and by every kind of wicked deception for those who are on the way to perdition because they did not welcome into their hearts the love of the truth, so that they might be saved. 002:011 And for this reason God sends them a misleading influence that they may believe the lie; 002:012 in order that all may come under judgement who have refused to believe the truth and have taken pleasure in unrighteousness. 002:013 And from us thanks are always due to God on your behalf-- brethren whom the Lord loves--because God from the beginning has chosen you for salvation through the Spirit's sanctifying influence and your belief in the truth. 002:014 To this blessing God has called you by our Good News, so that you may have a share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 002:015 So then, brethren, stand your ground, and hold fast to the teachings which you have received from us, whether by word of mouth or by letter. 002:016 And may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself--and God our Father who has loved us and has given us in His grace eternal consolation and a bright hope-- 002:017 comfort your hearts and make you stedfast in every good work and word. 003:001 Finally, brethren, pray for us, asking that the Lord's Message may be spread rapidly and its glory be displayed, as it was displayed among you; 003:002 and that we may be delivered from wrong-headed and wicked men; for it is not everybody who has faith. 003:003 But the Lord is faithful, and He will make you stedfast and will guard you from the Evil one. 003:004 And we have confidence in the Lord in regard to you that you are doing, and will do, what we command. 003:005 And may the Lord guide your hearts into the love of God and into the patience of Christ. 003:006 But, by the authority of the Lord, we command you, brethren, to stand aloof from every brother whose life is disorderly and not in accordance with the teaching which all received from us. 003:007 For you yourselves know that it is your duty to follow our example. There was no disorder in our lives among you, 003:008 nor did we eat any one's bread without paying for it, but we laboured and toiled, working hard night and day in order not to be a burden to any of you. 003:009 This was not because we had not a claim upon you, but it arose from a desire to set you an example--for you to imitate us. 003:010 For even when we were with you, we laid down this rule for you: "If a man does not choose to work, neither shall he eat." 003:011 For we hear that there are some of you who live disorderly lives and are mere idle busybodies. 003:012 To persons of that sort our injunction--and our command by the authority of the Lord Jesus Christ--is that they are to work quietly and eat their own honestly-earned bread. 003:013 But you, brethren, must not grow weary in the path of duty; 003:014 and if any one refuses to obey these our written instructions, mark that man and hold no communication with him-- so that he may be made to feel ashamed. 003:015 And yet do not regard him as an enemy, but caution him as a brother. 003:016 And may the Lord of peace Himself continually grant you peace in every sense. The Lord be with you all. 003:017 I Paul add the greeting with my own hand, which is the credential in every letter of mine. 003:018 This is my handwriting. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.

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