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2 Thessalonians 3

Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you: 2 And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith. 3 But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil. 4 And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command you. 5 And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ.

6 Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us. 7 For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you; 8 Neither did we eat any man's bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you: 9 Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us. 10 For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. 11 For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies. 12 Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread. 13 But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing. 14 And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed. 15 Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.

16 Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all. 17 The salutation of Paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write. 18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

Study Questions

57. Verses 1,2 speak primarily of _____
a.) grace
b.) a request for prayer
c.) Titus

58. For what two things did Paul ask for in prayer?

59. What did Paul desire that the gospel would be? (v.1)

60. For whom should we pray we be delivered from as Paul did? (v.2)

61. Who is always faithful? (v.3)

62. Explain in your own words the importance of verse 3.

63. According to verse 3, from what will God keep His children?

64. Explain how Romans 8:28 relates to verse 3.

65. What are the two qualities in the heart of a true believer mentioned in verse 5?

66. What does "eat any man's bread for nought" mean in verse 8?

67. Unlike professional ministers today, why did Paul work to support himself (v.9).

68. What does verse 10 teach about ministers who are slack in doing the LORD's work?

69. What is contasted in verse 11 to not working; acting like ____________________?

70. Show how verse 11 ties in with 1 Thessalonians 4:11.

71. In what way are we not to become weary? (v.13)

72. How should Christians relate to those who continually hold the gospel in contempt? (v.14)

73. Should Christians regard a disobedient brother as an enemy? (v.15). What did Jesus mean in Luke 9:50?

74. What did Paul wish the LORD would give to Christians? (v.16)

75. How did Paul show that this was a genuine epistle from him? (v.17)

76. Quote from menory or write out verse 3.

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