11 For we hear that there are some among you who are idle. They are not busy but busybodies.t 12 Now we command and exhort such people by the Lord Jesus Christ to work quietly and provide for themselves.B 13 But as for you, brothers and sisters, do not grow wearyu in doing good.

14 If anyone does not obey our instruction in this letter, take note of that person; don’t associate with him, so that he may be ashamed. 15 Yet don’t consider him as an enemy, but warn him as a brother.

FINAL GREETINGS

16 May the Lord of peacev himself give you peace always in every way.w The Lord be with all of you.x 17 I, Paul, am writing this greeting with my own hand,y which is an authenticating mark in every letter; this is how I write. 18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.