9. We did this to give you an example to imitate, not because we didn’t have a right to insist on financial support.
10. Even when we were with you we were giving you this command: "If anyone doesn’t want to work, they shouldn’t eat."
11. We hear that some of you are living an undisciplined life. They aren’t working, but they are meddling in other people’s business.
12. By the Lord Jesus Christ, we command and encourage such people to work quietly and put their own food on the table.
13. Brothers and sisters, don’t get discouraged in doing what is right.
14. Take note of anyone who doesn’t obey what we have said in this letter. Don’t associate with them so they will be ashamed of themselves.