2Th 3:4 | RWP | e4.org | And we have confidence ( πεποιθομεν ). Second perfect indicative of πειθω , to persuade, intransitive in this tense, we are in a state of trust. In the Lord touching you ( εν κυριω εφ' υμας ). Note the two prepositions, εν in the sphere of the Lord ( ) as the ground of Paul's confident trust, εφ' ( επ ) with the accusative (towards you) where the dative could have been used (cf. ). Ye both do and will do ( [και] ποιειτε κα ποιησετε ). Compliment and also appeal, present and future tenses of ποιεω . The things which we command ( α παραγγελλομεν ). Note of apostolic authority here, not advice or urging, but command.

‏ 2 Thessalonians 3:4

And we have confidence ( πεποιθομεν ). Second perfect indicative of πειθω, to persuade, intransitive in this tense, we are in a state of trust.

In the Lord touching you ( εν κυριω εφ' υμας ). Note the two prepositions, εν in the sphere of the Lord (1Th 4:1) as the ground of Paul's confident trust, εφ' ( επ ) with the accusative (towards you) where the dative could have been used (cf. 2Co 2:3).

Ye both do and will do ( [και] ποιειτε κα ποιησετε ). Compliment and also appeal, present and future tenses of ποιεω.

The things which we command ( α παραγγελλομεν ). Note of apostolic authority here, not advice or urging, but command.