2 Thessalonians 3:1
American King James Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you:
American Standard Version Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run and be glorified, even as also `it is' with you;
King James Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you:
World English Bible Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly and be glorified, even as also with you,
2 Thessalonians 3:2
American King James And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith.
American Standard Version and that we may be delivered from unreasonable and evil men; for all have not faith.
King James And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith.
World English Bible and that we may be delivered from unreasonable and evil men; for not all have faith.
2 Thessalonians 3:3
American King James But the Lord is faithful, who shall establish you, and keep you from evil.
American Standard Version But the Lord is faithful, who shall establish you, and guard you from the evil `one'.
King James But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.
World English Bible But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one.
2 Thessalonians 3:4
American King James And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that you both do and will do the things which we command you.
American Standard Version And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command.
King James And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command you.
World English Bible We have confidence in the Lord concerning you, that you both do and will do the things we command.
2 Thessalonians 3:5
American King James And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ.
American Standard Version And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patience of Christ.
King James And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ.
World English Bible May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and into the perseverance of Christ.
2 Thessalonians 3:6
American King James Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw yourselves from every brother that walks disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us.
American Standard Version 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 they received of us.
King James 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.
World English Bible Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw yourselves from every brother who walks in rebellion and not after the tradition which they received from us.
2 Thessalonians 3:7
American King James For yourselves know how you ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;
American Standard Version For yourselves know how ye ought to imitate us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;
King James For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;
World English Bible For you know how you ought to imitate us. For we didn’t behave ourselves rebelliously among you,
2 Thessalonians 3:8
American King James Neither did we eat any man's bread for nothing; but worked with labor and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you:
American Standard Version neither did we eat bread for nought at any man's hand, but in labor and travail, working night and day, that we might not burden any of you:
King James 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:
World English Bible neither did we eat bread from anyone’s hand without paying for it, but in labor and travail worked night and day, that we might not burden any of you.
2 Thessalonians 3:9
American King James Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample to you to follow us.
American Standard Version not because we have not the right, but to make ourselves and ensample unto you, that ye should imitate us.
King James Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us.
World English Bible This was not because we don’t have the right, but to make ourselves an example to you, that you should imitate us.
2 Thessalonians 3:10
American King James For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
American Standard Version For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, If any will not work, neither let him eat.
King James For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
World English Bible For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: “If anyone is not willing to work, don’t let him eat.”
2 Thessalonians 3:11
American King James For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.
American Standard Version For we hear of some that walk among you disorderly, that work not at all, but are busybodies.
King James For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.
World English Bible For we hear of some who walk among you in rebellion, who don’t work at all, but are busybodies.
2 Thessalonians 3:12
American King James Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.
American Standard Version Now them that are such we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.
King James Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.
World English Bible Now those who are that way, we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, that they work with quietness and eat their own bread.
2 Thessalonians 3:13
American King James But you, brothers, be not weary in well doing.
American Standard Version But ye, brethren, be not weary in well-doing.
King James But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing.
World English Bible But you, brothers, don’t be weary in doing what is right.
2 Thessalonians 3:14
American King James And if any man obey not our word by this letter, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed.
American Standard Version And if any man obeyeth not our word by this epistle, note that man, that ye have no company with him, to the end that he may be ashamed.
King James 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.
World English Bible If any man doesn’t obey our word in this letter, note that man and have no company with him, to the end that he may be ashamed.
2 Thessalonians 3:15
American King James Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.
American Standard Version And `yet' count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.
King James Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.
World English Bible Don’t count him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.
2 Thessalonians 3:16
American King James Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.
American Standard Version Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways. The Lord be with you all.
King James Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.
World English Bible Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways. The Lord be with you all.
2 Thessalonians 3:17
American King James The salutation of Paul with my own hand, which is the token in every letter: so I write.
American Standard Version The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write.
King James The salutation of Paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write.
World English Bible I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand, which is the sign in every letter. This is how I write.
2 Thessalonians 3:18
American King James The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
American Standard Version The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
King James The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
World English Bible The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.