2 Thessalonians 3:14 bbe — And if any man does not give attention to what we have said in this letter, take note of that man, and keep away from h…

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"And if any man does not give attention to what we have said in this letter, take note of that man, and keep away from him, so that he may be shamed."

— 2 Thessalonians 3:14, Bible in Basic English

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2 Thessalonians 3 — Context

11

For it has come to our ears that there are some among you whose behaviour is uncontrolled, who do no work at all, but are over-interested in the business of others.

12

Now to such we give orders and make request in the Lord Jesus, that, working quietly, they get their living.

13

And you, my brothers, do not get tired of well-doing.

14

And if any man does not give attention to what we have said in this letter, take note of that man, and keep away from him, so that he may be shamed.

15

Have no feeling of hate for him, but take him in hand seriously as a brother.

16

Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. May the Lord be with you all.

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These words of love to you at the end are in my writing, Paul's writing, and this is the mark of every letter from me.

2 Thessalonians 3:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Thessalonians 3:14 say?
2 Thessalonians 3:14 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And if any man does not give attention to what we have said in this letter, take note of that man, and keep away from him, so that he may be shamed.”
Where is 2 Thessalonians 3:14 in the Bible?
2 Thessalonians 3:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Thessalonians, chapter 3, verse 14.
Who wrote 2 Thessalonians?
2 Thessalonians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 51–52.
What is the book of 2 Thessalonians about?
Written shortly after 1 Thessalonians, this short letter corrects a panicked rumor that "the day of the Lord is already here," urges steady work and patience under persecution, and calls believers to a settled hope that holds up under trial.
What are the major themes of 2 Thessalonians?
2 Thessalonians explores themes including Christ's Return, Endurance, Work, Steadfastness, Comfort. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Thessalonians 3:14.
What translation should I read 2 Thessalonians 3:14 in?
2 Thessalonians 3:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Thessalonians 3:14?
2 Thessalonians 3:14 reads (BBE): “And if any man does not give attention to what we have said in this letter, take note of that man, and keep away from him, so that he may be shamed.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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