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Standard Version</a> Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is walking in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us. <a href="/bsb/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/blb/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now we warn you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, you are to withdraw from every brother walking idly and not according to the tradition that you received from us. <a href="/kjv/2_thessalonians/3.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/2_thessalonians/3.htm">New King James Version</a> But we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw from every brother who walks disorderly and not according to the tradition which he received from us. <a href="/nasb_/2_thessalonians/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now we command you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from every brother or sister who leads a disorderly life and not one in accordance with the tradition which you received from us. <a href="/nasb/2_thessalonians/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from every brother who leads an unruly life and not according to the tradition which you received from us. <a href="/nasb77/2_thessalonians/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep aloof from every brother who leads an unruly life and not according to the tradition which you received from us. <a href="/lsb/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from every brother who walks in an unruly manner and not according to the tradition which they received from us. <a href="/amp/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now we command you, believers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ and by His authority, that you withdraw and keep away from every brother or sister who leads an undisciplined life and does not live in accordance with the tradition and teaching that you have received from us. <a href="/csb/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Now we command you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from every brother or sister who is idle and does not live according to the tradition received from us. <a href="/hcsb/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from every brother who walks irresponsibly and not according to the tradition received from us. <a href="/asv/2_thessalonians/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> My dear friends, in the name of the Lord Jesus, I beg you not to have anything to do with any of your people who loaf around and refuse to obey the instructions we gave you. <a href="/erv/2_thessalonians/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/2_thessalonians/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ we order you not to associate with any believer who doesn't live a disciplined life and doesn't follow the tradition you received from us. <a href="/gnt/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> Our friends, we command you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to keep away from all believers who are living a lazy life and who do not follow the instructions that we gave them. <a href="/isv/2_thessalonians/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> In the name of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah, we command you, brothers, to keep away from every brother who is living in idleness and not living according to the tradition that they received from us. <a href="/msb/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/2_thessalonians/3.htm">NET Bible</a> But we command you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who lives an undisciplined life and not according to the tradition they received from us. <a href="/nheb/2_thessalonians/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw yourselves from every brother who lives an undisciplined life, and not after the tradition which they received from us. <a href="/wbt/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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 from us. <a href="/wey/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But, by the authority of the Lord, we command you, brethren, to stand aloof from every brother whose life is disorderly and not in accordance with the teaching which all received from us. <a href="/web/2_thessalonians/3.htm">World English Bible</a> 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. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And we command you, brothers, in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to withdraw yourselves from every brother walking disorderly, and not after the tradition that you received from us, <a href="/blb/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now we warn you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, you are to withdraw from every brother walking idly and not according to the tradition that you received from us. <a href="/ylt/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to withdraw yourselves from every brother disorderly walking, and not after the deliverance that ye received from us, <a href="/slt/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And we proclaim to you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, for you to shrink from every brother walking disorderly, and not according to the doctrine which he received of us.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And we charge you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw yourselves from every brother walking disorderly, and not according to the tradition which they have received of us. <a href="/cpdv/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But we strongly caution you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to draw yourselves away from every brother who is walking in disorder and not according to the tradition that they received from us. <a href="/nabre/2_thessalonians/3.htm">New American Bible</a> We instruct you, brothers, in the name of [our] Lord Jesus Christ, to shun any brother who conducts himself in a disorderly way and not according to the tradition they received from us. <a href="/nrsvce/2_thessalonians/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Now we command you, beloved, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from believers who are living in idleness and not according to the tradition that they received from us.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Now we command you, my brethren, in the name of our LORD Jesus Christ, to shun every brother who leads an evil life, and not in accord with the commandments which he received from us. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But we command you, my brethren, in the name of our Lord Yeshua The Messiah, that you will be separate from every brother who walks wickedly and not according to the commandments that they received from us,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw from every brother that walks disorderly, and not according to the tradition which he received from us. <a href="/godbey/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw from every brother who walks about disorderly, and not according to the teaching they received from us. <a href="/haweis/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to withdraw yourselves from every brother who walketh disorderly, and not according to the injunction which he hath received from us. <a href="/mace/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> We direct you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to withdraw from all those of your brethren, whose conduct is irregular, and not agreeable to the instructions they received from us. <a href="/wey/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But, by the authority of the Lord, we command you, brethren, to stand aloof from every brother whose life is disorderly and not in accordance with the teaching which all received from us. <a href="/worrell/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to withdraw yourselves from every brother walking disorderly, and not according to the instruction which ye received from us. <a href="/worsley/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Now we charge you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to withdraw yourselves from every brother who walketh disorderly, and not according to the instruction which he received from us. <a href="/parallel/2_thessalonians/3-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/p0L2MQrlSxc?start=327" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Warning against Irresponsibility</a> 5May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance. 6<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Now</a> <a href="/greek/3853.htm" title="3853: Parangellomen (V-PIA-1P) -- To notify, command, charge, entreat solemnly. From para and the base of aggelos; to transmit a message, i.e. to enjoin.">we command</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you,</a> <a href="/greek/80.htm" title="80: adelphoi (N-VMP) -- A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.">brothers,</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3686.htm" title="3686: onomati (N-DNS) -- Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a name.">the name</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmōn (PPro-G1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">of our</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriou (N-GMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christou (N-GMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ,</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou."></a> <a href="/greek/4724.htm" title="4724: stellesthai (V-PNM) -- Probably strengthened from the base of histemi; properly, to set fast, i.e. to repress.">to keep away</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">from</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantos (Adj-GMS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">any</a> <a href="/greek/80.htm" title="80: adelphou (N-GMS) -- A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.">brother</a> <a href="/greek/4043.htm" title="4043: peripatountos (V-PPA-GMS) -- From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow.">who leads</a> <a href="/greek/814.htm" title="814: ataktōs (Adv) -- In a disorderly manner, irregularly. Adverb from ataktos, irregularly.">an undisciplined life</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">that is</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.">not</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kata (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">in keeping with</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3862.htm" title="3862: paradosin (N-AFS) -- An instruction, tradition. From paradidomi; transmission, i.e. a precept; specially, the Jewish traditionary law.">tradition</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hēn (RelPro-AFS) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/3880.htm" title="3880: parelabosan (V-AIA-3P) -- From para and lambano; to receive near, i.e. Associate with oneself; by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, to learn.">you received</a> <a href="/greek/3844.htm" title="3844: par’ (Prep) -- Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. ">from</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmōn (PPro-G1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">us.</a> 7For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not undisciplined among you,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_corinthians/5-11.htm">1 Corinthians 5:11</a> But now I am writing you not to associate with anyone who claims to be a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or a verbal abuser, a drunkard or a swindler. With such a man do not even eat. <a href="/1_timothy/6-5.htm">1 Timothy 6:5</a> and constant friction between men of depraved mind who are devoid of the truth. These men regard godliness as a means of gain. <a href="/romans/16-17.htm">Romans 16:17</a> Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them. <a href="/matthew/18-15.htm">Matthew 18:15-17</a> If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. / But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ / If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, regard him as you would a pagan or a tax collector. <a href="/1_corinthians/5-9.htm">1 Corinthians 5:9-13</a> I wrote you in my letter not to associate with sexually immoral people. / I was not including the sexually immoral of this world, or the greedy and swindlers, or idolaters. In that case you would have to leave this world. / But now I am writing you not to associate with anyone who claims to be a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or a verbal abuser, a drunkard or a swindler. With such a man do not even eat. ... <a href="/1_timothy/1-20.htm">1 Timothy 1:20</a> Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme. <a href="/2_john/1-10.htm">2 John 1:10-11</a> If anyone comes to you but does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your home or even greet him. / Whoever greets such a person shares in his evil deeds. <a href="/1_timothy/5-20.htm">1 Timothy 5:20</a> But those who persist in sin should be rebuked in front of everyone, so that the others will stand in fear of sin. <a href="/titus/3-10.htm">Titus 3:10-11</a> Reject a divisive man after a first and second admonition, / knowing that such a man is corrupt and sinful; he is self-condemned. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-33.htm">1 Corinthians 15:33</a> Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good character.” <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-14.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:14</a> And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone. <a href="/2_corinthians/6-14.htm">2 Corinthians 6:14-17</a> Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? / What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? / What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.” ... <a href="/galatians/6-1.htm">Galatians 6:1</a> Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. <a href="/ephesians/5-11.htm">Ephesians 5:11</a> Have no fellowship with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. <a href="/proverbs/13-20.htm">Proverbs 13:20</a> He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.in the.<a href="/1_corinthians/5-4.htm">1 Corinthians 5:4</a> In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ,<a href="/2_corinthians/2-10.htm">2 Corinthians 2:10</a> To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your sakes forgave I it in the person of Christ;<a href="/ephesians/4-17.htm">Ephesians 4:17</a> This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind,that ye.<a href="/2_thessalonians/3-14.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:14,15</a> 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… <a href="/matthew/18-17.htm">Matthew 18:17</a> And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican.<a href="/romans/16-17.htm">Romans 16:17</a> Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.walketh.<a href="/2_thessalonians/3-7.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:7,11</a> For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you; … <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-11.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:11</a> And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;<a href="/1_thessalonians/5-14.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:14</a> Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.after.<a href="/2_thessalonians/3-10.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:10,14</a> For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat… <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-15.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:15</a> Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_thessalonians/2-9.htm">Accordance</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-22.htm">Aloof</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-4.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-5.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-4.htm">Command</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-14.htm">Disorderly</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-14.htm">Idle</a> <a href="/ezekiel/16-49.htm">Idleness</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-16.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-18.htm">Life</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-14.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-4.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-3.htm">Rebellion</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-15.htm">Received</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-15.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-15.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/colossians/2-8.htm">Tradition</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-14.htm">Unruly</a> <a href="/john/12-35.htm">Walketh</a> <a href="/john/12-35.htm">Walks</a> <a href="/galatians/2-12.htm">Withdraw</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-22.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_timothy/1-11.htm">Accordance</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-16.htm">Aloof</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-9.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-12.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-10.htm">Command</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-7.htm">Disorderly</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-7.htm">Idle</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-11.htm">Idleness</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-12.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-7.htm">Life</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-4.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-10.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-11.htm">Rebellion</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-13.htm">Received</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-15.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-3.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-18.htm">Tradition</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-9.htm">Unruly</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">Walketh</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">Walks</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-5.htm">Withdraw</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-7.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">2 Thessalonians 3</div>1. <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-1.htm">Paul craves their prayers for himself;</a> 3. <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-3.htm">testifies what confidence he has in them;</a> 5. <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-5.htm">makes request to God in their behalf;</a> 6. <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-6.htm">gives them various precepts, especially to shun idleness, and ill company;</a> 16. <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-16.htm">and then concludes with prayer and salutation.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The use of "command" suggests an apostolic mandate, reflecting the authority Paul holds as an apostle. The term "brothers" emphasizes the familial relationship within the Christian community, highlighting unity and mutual responsibility. This is consistent with Paul's other letters where he often addresses believers as "brothers" to foster a sense of community and shared faith (e.g., <a href="/romans/12.htm">Romans 12:1</a>, <a href="/1_corinthians/1-10.htm">1 Corinthians 1:10</a>).in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Invoking the name of Jesus Christ underscores the seriousness and divine authority behind the command. It is not merely Paul's personal opinion but a directive that carries the weight of Christ's authority. This reflects the early Christian practice of doing all things in the name of Jesus (<a href="/colossians/3-17.htm">Colossians 3:17</a>), signifying alignment with His will and purpose.to keep away from any brother The instruction to "keep away" suggests a form of church discipline aimed at maintaining the purity and integrity of the community. This echoes the practice of separation from those who persist in sin, as seen in <a href="/1_corinthians/5-11.htm">1 Corinthians 5:11</a>, where Paul advises not to associate with anyone who claims to be a brother but lives immorally. The goal is both corrective for the individual and protective for the community.who leads an undisciplined life An "undisciplined life" refers to a lifestyle that lacks order and responsibility, particularly in the context of work and community obligations. In the Greco-Roman world, discipline was highly valued, and the early church adopted similar standards to reflect their commitment to Christ. This aligns with Paul's teachings in <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-11.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:11-12</a>, where he encourages believers to lead a quiet life and work with their hands.that is not in keeping with the tradition you received from us. The "tradition" refers to the teachings and practices handed down by the apostles, which were foundational for the early church. This includes doctrinal truths and ethical instructions that were to be adhered to by all believers. Paul often emphasizes the importance of holding to apostolic tradition (<a href="/1_corinthians/11-2.htm">1 Corinthians 11:2</a>, <a href="/2_timothy/1-13.htm">2 Timothy 1:13-14</a>) as a safeguard against false teachings and moral laxity. The phrase underscores the continuity and consistency expected in the Christian life, rooted in the teachings of the apostles.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who authored the letter to the Thessalonians, providing guidance and instruction to the early church. 2. <a href="/topical/t/thessalonian_church.htm">Thessalonian Church</a> The recipients of the letter, a community of believers in Thessalonica facing challenges related to discipline and order. 3. <a href="/topical/u/undisciplined_brothers.htm">Undisciplined Brothers</a> Members of the Thessalonian church who were living in a disorderly manner, not adhering to the teachings and traditions passed down by Paul and his companions. 4. <a href="/topical/l/lord_jesus_christ.htm">Lord Jesus Christ</a> The authority in whose name Paul issues the command, emphasizing the seriousness and divine backing of the instruction. 5. <a href="/topical/t/tradition.htm">Tradition</a> The teachings and practices handed down by Paul and the apostles, which the Thessalonians were expected to follow.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/a/authority_of_christ.htm">Authority of Christ</a> Recognize that the command to avoid undisciplined believers is given in the name of Jesus, underscoring its importance and divine authority. <a href="/topical/i/importance_of_tradition.htm">Importance of Tradition</a> Understand the value of apostolic tradition and teaching as a guide for Christian living and community order. <a href="/topical/c/community_responsibility.htm">Community Responsibility</a> Acknowledge the role of the church community in maintaining discipline and encouraging one another to live according to biblical standards. <a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_relationships.htm">Discernment in Relationships</a> Exercise discernment in choosing close associations, ensuring they align with Christian values and teachings. <a href="/topical/b/balance_of_discipline_and_restoration.htm">Balance of Discipline and Restoration</a> While maintaining discipline, also seek opportunities for restoration and reconciliation with those who repent and return to the faith.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) We command you.--The practical conclusion of the letter. These words take up the expression in <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-4.htm" title="And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that you both do and will do the things which we command you.">2Thessalonians 3:4</a>, "Ye will do the things which (at any time) we command you; now the thing which we command you is this."In the name of our Lord.--To do anything in a person's name seems to mean, in the first instance, the actual pronouncing of the name in the performance of the action--to do it name on lip, just as to "come in a rod" (<a href="/1_corinthians/4-21.htm" title="What will you? shall I come to you with a rod, or in love, and in the spirit of meekness?">1Corinthians 4:21</a>) literally means rod in hand. Thus, miracles are commonly said to be performed "in the name of the Lord," viz., with the audible repetition of His name (for instance, <a href="/matthew/7-22.htm" title="Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in your name? and in your name have cast out devils? and in your name done many wonderful works?">Matthew 7:22</a>, <a href="/mark/16-17.htm" title="And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;">Mark 16:17</a>; <a href="/luke/10-17.htm" title="And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject to us through your name.">Luke 10:17</a>); and for examples of the way in which the name was literally so used, we may refer to <a href="/acts/3-6.htm" title="Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.">Acts 3:6</a>; <a href="/acts/9-34.htm" title="And Peter said to him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ makes you whole: arise, and make your bed. And he arose immediately.">Acts 9:34</a>; <a href="/acts/19-13.htm" title="Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took on them to call over them which had evil spirits the name of the LORD Jesus, saying, We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preaches.">Acts 19:13</a><a href="/philippians/2-10.htm" title="That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;">Philippians 2:10</a>, where, as the adoration paid to Jesus Himself is the point, the phrase must mean, "mentioning the name of Jesus, every knee shall bow." From this mention of the name in performing an action, our phrase assumes, at any rate, two distinct meanings: (1) As in <a href="/colossians/3-17.htm" title=" And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.">Colossians 3:17</a>, it implies an invocation or attestation of the person named, or a recognition of his presence and interest in the matter, in which sense it has passed into the common language of Christianity, into legal formulas, &c. (2) Here, and usually, it means a claim to the authority of the person named--to act officially as his representative with full powers. (See Notes on <a href="/john/14-13.htm" title="And whatever you shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.">John 14:13</a>; <a href="/john/14-26.htm" title="But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatever I have said to you.">John 14:26</a>.) Thus the prophets spoke "in the name of the Lord"--i.e., as His authoritative exponents (<a href="/james/5-10.htm" title="Take, my brothers, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example of suffering affliction, and of patience.">James 5:10</a>); St. Paul commands (<a href="/acts/16-18.htm" title="And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out the same hour.">Acts 16:18</a>), and retains a man's sins (<a href="/1_corinthians/4-5.htm" title="Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.">1Corinthians 4:5</a>) "in the name of the Lord"--i.e., as His official spokesman or ambassador; the priests are to administer the unction of the sick with like authority (<a href="/context/james/5-14.htm" title="Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:">James 5:14-15</a>). So here, the Thessalonians are not to think that in disobeying St. Paul's injunctions they are rebelling against a mere human authority; Christ Himself speaks to them through St. Paul's lips. Yet, commanding with all this tremendous authority, they are still but "brethren" (<a href="/matthew/23-8.htm" title="But be not you called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all you are brothers.">Matthew 23:8</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 6. - Now we command you, brethren. An injunction, not specially directed to the elders or office bearers, but to the members, of the Church in general (see <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-14.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:14</a>). In the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Strengthening the command, as being given in the Name and authority of the great Head of the Church; not we, but Christ himself commands you. That ye withdraw yourselves. A nautical expression, denoting to "shorten the sails;" hence metaphorically to keep out of the way, to withdraw; that ye avoid intercourse and fellowship with; no allusion as yet to excommunication. From every brother - follow Christian - that walketh disorderly; literally, out of the ranks (see <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-14.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:14</a>). And not after the tradition; or, the instructions; not the example of the apostle, which is afterwards mentioned, but the instructions which he orally delivered when at Thessalonica, and subsequently confirmed by the Epistle which he had written to them (see <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-15.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:15</a>). Which he received of us. Here the readings of manuscripts differ. Some read "which you received of us," and others "which they," namely, those represented by the brother that walketh disorderly, "received of us" (so R.V.). <a href="/commentaries/2_thessalonians/3-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Now δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. we command Παραγγέλλομεν (Parangellomen) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3853.htm">Strong's 3853: </a> To notify, command, charge, entreat solemnly. From para and the base of aggelos; to transmit a message, i.e. to enjoin. you, ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. brothers, ἀδελφοί (adelphoi) Noun - Vocative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_80.htm">Strong's 80: </a> A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [the] name ὀνόματι (onomati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3686.htm">Strong's 3686: </a> Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'. of our ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. Lord Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. Jesus Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. Christ, Χριστοῦ (Christou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. to keep away στέλλεσθαι (stellesthai) Verb - Present Infinitive Middle <a href="/greek/strongs_4724.htm">Strong's 4724: </a> Probably strengthened from the base of histemi; properly, to set fast, i.e. to repress. from ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. any παντὸς (pantos) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. brother ἀδελφοῦ (adelphou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_80.htm">Strong's 80: </a> A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. [who] leads περιπατοῦντος (peripatountos) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4043.htm">Strong's 4043: </a> From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow. an undisciplined life ἀτάκτως (ataktōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_814.htm">Strong's 814: </a> In a disorderly manner, irregularly. Adverb from ataktos, irregularly. [that is] καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. not μὴ (mē) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. in keeping with κατὰ (kata) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. tradition παράδοσιν (paradosin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3862.htm">Strong's 3862: </a> An instruction, tradition. From paradidomi; transmission, i.e. a precept; specially, the Jewish traditionary law. you received παρελάβοσαν (parelabosan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3880.htm">Strong's 3880: </a> From para and lambano; to receive near, i.e. Associate with oneself; by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, to learn. from παρ’ (par’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3844.htm">Strong's 3844: </a> Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. us. ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. 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