8. nor did we eat food received free from anyone. On the contrary, in toil and drudgery, night and day we worked, so as not to burden any of you.
9. Not that we do not have the right. Rather, we wanted to present ourselves as a model for you, so that you might imitate us.
10. In fact, when we were with you, we instructed you that if anyone was unwilling to work, neither should that one eat.
11. We hear that some are conducting themselves among you in a disorderly way, by not keeping busy but minding the business of others.
12. Such people we instruct and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to work quietly and to eat their own food.
13. But you, brothers, do not be remiss in doing good.
14. If anyone does not obey our word as expressed in this letter, take note of this person not to associate with him, that he may be put to shame.
15. Do not regard him as an enemy but admonish him as a brother.
16. May the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.