## But  ##

<b>But <b>- "but" contrasts between the lazy believers to the hard working believers.

## you ##

this refers to the Thessalonians believers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])

## do not lose heart ##

This is an idiom for "do not be discouraged". (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])

## take note of him ##

"publicly identify that person" (UDB).