# But

Paul uses this word to contrast the lazy believers with the hardworking believers.

# you, brothers

The word "you" refers to all the Thessalonian believers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-you]])

# brothers

Here "brothers" means fellow Christians, including both men and women. Alternate translation: "brothers and sisters" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-gendernotations]])