2 Thessalonians 3:2
And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men; for not everyone holds to the faith.
What it says
He also asks prayer for deliverance from wicked and evil people, since not everyone has faith.
What it is doing
It joins gospel mission to the reality of opposition.
In context
1Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread quickly and be held in honor, just as it was with you. 2And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men; for not everyone holds to the faith. 3But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one. 4And we have confidence in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do what we command. 5May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.