9. We do not need to write to you about having love for your brothers and sisters in Christ. God has already taught you to love each other.
10. And truly you do love the brothers in all of Macedonia. Brothers, now we encourage you to love them more and more.
11. Do all you can to live a peaceful life. Take care of your own business. Do your own work. We have already told you to do these things.
12. If you do, then people who are not believers will respect you. And you will not have to depend on others for what you need.
13. Brothers, we want you to know about those who have died. We do not want you to be sad as others who have no hope.