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