And that we may be delivered from [a]unreasonable and evil men: [b]for all men have not faith.

But the Lord is faithful, which will stablish you, and keep you from [c]evil.

[d]And we are persuaded of you through the Lord, that ye both do, and will do the things which we warn you of.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Thessalonians 3:2 Which have no care of their duty.
  2. 2 Thessalonians 3:2 It is no marvel that the Gospel is hated of so many, seeing that faith is a rare gift of God. Notwithstanding, the Church shall never be destroyed by the multitude of the wicked, because it is grounded and stayed upon the faithful promise of God.
  3. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 From Satan’s snares, or from evil.
  4. 2 Thessalonians 3:4 The second admonition is, that they follow always the doctrine of the Apostles as a rule for their life.

And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil people,(A) for not everyone has faith. But the Lord is faithful,(B) and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.(C) We have confidence(D) in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do the things we command.

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