8. Therefore, he that despiseth these things, despiseth not man, but God, who also hath given his holy Spirit in us.
9. But as touching the charity of brotherhood, we have no need to write to you: for yourselves have learned of God to love one another.
10. For indeed you do it towards all the brethren in all Macedonia. But we entreat you, brethren, that you abound more:
11. And that you use your endeavour to be quiet, and that you do your own business, and work with your own hands, as we commanded you: and that you walk honestly towards them that are without; and that you want nothing of any man's.
12. And we will not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning them that are asleep, that you be not sorrowful, even as others who have no hope.