It was not because we do not have that right, but to give ourselves as an example for you to imitate.

Surely you recall that I used to tell you these things while I was still with you.

and that we may be delivered from perverse and evil people. For not all have faith.

For you know yourselves how you must imitate us, because we did not behave without discipline among you,

and with every kind of evil deception directed against those who are perishing, because they found no place in their hearts for the truth so as to be saved.

For even when we were with you, we used to give you this command: “If anyone is not willing to work, neither should he eat.”

But if anyone does not obey our message through this letter, take note of him and do not associate closely with him, so that he may be ashamed.