2 Thessalonians 3:11

3:11 For we hear that some among you are living an undisciplined life, ¹  not doing their own work but meddling in the work of others. ² 

2 Thessalonians 3:1

Request for Prayer

3:1 Finally, pray for us, brothers and sisters, ³  that the Lord’s message ⁴  may spread quickly and be honored ⁵  as in fact it was among you,

2 Thessalonians 1:1

Salutation

1:1 From Paul ⁶  and Silvanus and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians ⁷  in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

¹ tn Grk “walking in an undisciplined way” (“walking” is a common NT idiom for one’s way of life or conduct).

² tn There is a play on words in the Greek: “working at nothing, but working around,” “not keeping busy but being busybodies.”

³ tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:3.

⁴ tn Or “the word of the Lord.”

⁵ tn Grk “may run and be glorified.”

⁵ tn Grk “Paul.” The word “from” is not in the Greek text, but has been supplied to indicate the sender of the letter.

⁶ map For the location of Thessalonica see JP1-C1; JP2-C1; JP3-C1; JP4-C1.