But ye, brethren Who are not guilty of these, and such like miscarriages; be not weary in well-doing In pursuing that line of conduct which is reputable and useful, which brings glory to God, and good to mankind. The original expression, μη εκκακησητε, properly signifies, do not flag, through sloth or cowardice. The Thessalonians, therefore, are here cautioned against flagging in the performance of their duty, either to God or their fellow-creatures. If any man obey not our word Whether spoken to you during our short abode with you, or signified by this, or our former epistle; note that man Σημειουσθε, set a mark upon, or point out, that man. Probably he intended that the rulers of the church should point him out to the rest, that they might avoid all familiarity and needless correspondence with him, which is meant by having no company with him; that he may be ashamed In order that, being shunned by all as an evil-doer, he may be ashamed of his conduct and amend. Yet count him not as an enemy An obstinate, incurable sinner, no more to be regarded; but admonish him as a brother Remind him of his duty and danger as a member of the same body with yourselves; or tell him lovingly of the reason why you shun him.
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2 Thessalonians 3:13-15
13 But ye, brethren, bec not weary in well doing.
14 And if any man obey not our word byd this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed.
15 Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.