In 2 Thessalonians 3:6, this confidence becomes the basis for commanding separation from the idle — a practical outworking.

In 2 Thessalonians 3:12, Paul directs the idle to work quietly — the specific behavior he trusts them to follow.

Romans 15:14 shows Paul's persuasion of the believers' goodness, parallel to his confidence in their obedience in 2 Thessalonians 3:4.

In 1 Corinthians 14:37, Paul insists his writings are the Lord's command — the same authority behind the commands he trusts them to obey.

In 2 Corinthians 2:3, Paul expresses confidence in the Corinthians that his joy will be theirs, mirroring the confidence in 2 Thessalonians 3:4.

2 Corinthians 7:16 has Paul rejoicing in his confidence in the Corinthians, directly paralleling the confidence expressed in 2 Thessalonians 3:4.

In Philippians 2:12, Paul urges continued obedience as they always have — mirroring the confidence here that they will do what is commanded.

In 1 Thessalonians 4:1, Paul urges them to walk pleasing God just as they are doing — nearly identical pattern of affirming present obedience and encouraging more.

In Philemon 1:21, Paul expresses the same confidence in a believer's obedience, even expecting more than commanded.

In Philippians 4:9, Paul urges them to practice what they learned from him — directly paralleling the confidence here that they will do what he commands.

In Galatians 5:10, Paul similarly expresses confidence in the Lord that they will obey — echoing this same pastoral assurance.

In 1 Thessalonians 4:2, Paul reminds them of the instructions he gave — the same commands referred to here that they are to do.

In 2 Corinthians 2:9, Paul writes that he tested their obedience in everything — the same confidence in their compliance Paul expresses here.

In 2 Corinthians 7:15, Paul recalls their obedience and fearful reception — echoing the same obedience in doing commands here.