14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all.
15 See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all.
warn (v.14) — same word translated “admonish” in v.12
unruly (v.14) — a military term for those who break rank or are insubordinate — Perhaps referring to those who had given up working in anticipation of the Lord’s return (2 Thessalonians 3:11). If that’s the case, unruliness involves idleness, officiousness and excitability.
comfort (v.14) = from Greek words meaning “from close-beside,” “soothing speaking” — properly, comforting that shows sympathy (encouragement), cheering someone up by soothing speech with a “personal touch,” as in 1 Thessalonians 2:11.