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 (1 Thessalonians 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. 2 Corinthians 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.