2 Thessalonians 3

1 Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread quickly and be held in honor, just as it was with you.

1 弟兄們，我還有話說：請你們為我們禱告，好叫主的道理快快行開，得着榮耀，正如在你們中間一樣，

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

2 也叫我們脫離無理之惡人的手；因為人不都是有信心。

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

3 但主是信實的，要堅固你們，保護你們脫離那惡者 。

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

4 我們靠主深信，你們現在是遵行我們所吩咐的，後來也必要遵行。

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

5 願主引導你們的心，叫你們愛上帝，並學基督的忍耐！

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.

6 弟兄們，我們奉主耶穌基督的名吩咐你們，凡有弟兄不按規矩而行，不遵守從我們所受的教訓，就當遠離他。

7 For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not undisciplined among you,

7 你們自己原知道應當怎樣效法我們。因為我們在你們中間，未嘗不按規矩而行，

8 nor did we eat anyone’s food without paying for it. Instead, in labor and toil, we worked night and day so that we would not be a burden to any of you.

8 也未嘗白吃人的飯，倒是辛苦勞碌，晝夜做工，免得叫你們一人受累。

9 Not that we lack this right, but we wanted to offer ourselves as an example for you to imitate.

9 這並不是因我們沒有權柄，乃是要給你們作榜樣，叫你們效法我們。

10 For even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “If anyone is unwilling to work, he shall not eat.”

10 我們在你們那裏的時候，曾吩咐你們說，若有人不肯做工，就不可吃飯。

11 For we hear that some of you are leading undisciplined lives, accomplishing nothing, but being busybodies.

11 因我們聽說，在你們中間有人不按規矩而行，甚麼工都不做，反倒專管閒事。

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

12 我們靠主耶穌基督吩咐、勸戒這樣的人，要安靜做工，吃自己的飯。

13 But as for you, brothers, do not grow weary in well-doing.

13 弟兄們，你們行善不可喪志。

14 Take note of anyone who does not obey the instructions we have given in this letter. Do not associate with him, so that he may be ashamed.

14 若有人不聽從我們這信上的話，要記下他，不和他交往，叫他自覺羞愧。

15 Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.

15 但不要以他為仇人，要勸他如弟兄。

16 Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.

16 願賜平安的主隨時隨事親自給你們平安！願主常與你們眾人同在！

17 This greeting is in my own hand—Paul. This is my mark in every letter; it is the way I write.

17 我－保羅親筆問你們安。凡我的信都以此為記，我的筆跡就是這樣。

18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with all of you.

18 願我們主耶穌基督的恩常與你們眾人同在！