a3:12
b3:6
c1 Thes 4:1-2
d1 Thes 4:11
e3:13
fGal 6:9-10
g2 Thes 3:7-8

‏ 2 Thessalonians 3:11-13

3:12  a Paul underscores the strength of the command by appealing to the authority of the Lord Jesus (as in 3:6  b; 1 Thes 4:1-2  c).

• settle down: i.e., lead a quiet life instead of being involved in meddlesome activities (see 1 Thes 4:11  d).
3:13  e doing good: The Thessalonians were exhorted to reach out and help those in genuine need (see Gal 6:9-10  f), in contrast with those who are lazy and dependent (2 Thes 3:7-8  g, 10  h).
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