New Testament · Letters of Paul · World English Bible
2 Thessalonians
"But you, brothers, don’t be weary in doing what is right."
— 2 Thessalonians 3:13 
The Reading LensEvery verse pulled to the top of a book is chosen by three questions: Where is God’s heart here? Who is He protecting? Who is being saved by the action? It marks the place where those answers come into clearest focus — a “look at this, in this book.”
About the Letter
A short follow-up correcting a misunderstanding that had hardened in the interval: word had gone around — possibly by a forged letter in his name — that the day of the Lord had already come.
His correction is that certain things must happen first, described in language deliberately vague about who or what is being restrained. It is among the most argued-over passages in the letters.
The practical consequence is the part that stuck. Some had stopped working altogether on the reasoning that the end had arrived. He points to his own example of paying his way, gives the rule that has been quoted ever since — and then, immediately after it, tells everyone else not to grow weary in doing right.
3 Chapters
Judgment and Relief
Thanksgiving that their faith is growing under persecution, and the assurance that relief is coming — with a passage on judgment among the sharpest he wrote.
Not Yet
Do not be quickly shaken, whether by a spirit, a word, or a letter purporting to be from us. The rebellion first, the man of lawlessness, and a restraint that is never explained.
Work
A request for prayer, then the correction: some are living in idleness and minding everyone else’s business. He recalls working night and day among them, gives the rule about not eating — and says not to treat such a person as an enemy.