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# But
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Paul uses this word to contrast the lazy believers with the hardworking believers.
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# you, brothers
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The word "you" refers to all the Thessalonian believers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
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# brothers
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Here "brothers" means fellow Christians, including both men and women. Alternate translation: "brothers and sisters" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-gendernotations]])
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