2 Thessalonians 3:4

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2 Thessalonians 3:2–6 · Berean Standard Bible

2 And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men; for not everyone holds to the faith.

3 But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.

4 And we have confidence in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do what we command.

5 May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.

6 Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who leads an undisciplined life that is not in keeping with the tradition you received from us.

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Romans 15:14

I myself am convinced, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, brimming with knowledge, and able to instruct one another.

2 Corinthians 2:3

I wrote as I did so that on my arrival I would not be saddened by those who ought to make me rejoice. I had confidence in all of you, that you would share my joy.

2 Corinthians 7:16

I rejoice that I can have complete confidence in you.

2 Corinthians 8:22

And we are sending along with them our brother whose earnestness has been proven many times and in many ways, and now even more so by his great confidence in you.

Galatians 5:10

I am confident in the Lord that you will take no other view. The one who is troubling you will bear the judgment, whoever he may be.

Philippians 1:6

being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

Philemon 1:21

Confident of your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I ask.

2 Thessalonians 3:6

Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who leads an undisciplined life that is not in keeping with the tradition you received from us.

2 Thessalonians 3:12

We command and urge such people by our Lord Jesus Christ to begin working quietly to earn their own living.

Matthew 28:20

and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Romans 2:7

To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.

Romans 15:18

I will not presume to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me in leading the Gentiles to obedience by word and deed,

1 Corinthians 7:19

Circumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing. Keeping God’s commandments is what counts.

1 Corinthians 14:37

If anyone considers himself a prophet or spiritual person, let him acknowledge that what I am writing you is the Lord’s command.

2 Corinthians 2:9

My purpose in writing you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything.

2 Corinthians 7:15

And his affection for you is even greater when he remembers that you were all obedient as you welcomed him with fear and trembling.

Philippians 2:12

Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.

1 Thessalonians 4:1

Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more.

1 Thessalonians 4:2

For you know the instructions we gave you by the authority of the Lord Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 4:10

And you are indeed showing this love to all the brothers throughout Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, to excel more and more