17 That is why I am sending Timothy to you,+ because he is my beloved and faithful child in the Lord.+ He will remind you of my methods in connection with Christ Jesus,+ just as I am teaching everywhere in every congregation.

15 So, then, brothers, stand firm+ and maintain your hold on the traditions that you were taught,+ whether it was by a spoken message or by a letter from us.

6 Now we are giving you instructions, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to withdraw from every brother who is walking disorderly+ and not according to the tradition that you* received from us.+