3 1 And now, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have everywhere the swift and glorious course that it has had among you, 3 2 and that we may be rescued from wrong-headed and wicked men; for it is not all who have faith. 3 3 But the Lord is to be trusted, and he will fortify you and guard you from the evil one. 3 4 We feel perfect confidence about you, in the Lord, that you are doing and will continue to do what we order. 3 5 May the Lord direct your hearts towards God's love and the steadfastness of Christ!