Now we lovingly charge you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you refuse to be associated with any brother [fellow believer] who does not walk properly, neglecting his obligations, rather than walking in line with the delivered teaching [of Christ’s return] which you received from us. 7 You yourselves observed how we worked and behaved among you. So you ought to imitate our behavior. 8 We did not expect a handout from anyone, but we worked night and day with fatigue and distress so that we would never be an imposition to any of you. 9 We did this not because we could not exercise our authority [as apostles], but so that we might set the pattern for you to follow.
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