2 Thessalonians 3:9

Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us.

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8Neither did we eat any man’s bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you:

10For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

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Cross References

John 13:15For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.

Galatians 6:6Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.

2 Thessalonians 3:7For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;

Matthew Henry on 2 Thessalonians 3:7-16

Cautions to the Disorderly. ( a. d. 52.) 6 Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us. 7 For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you; 8 Neither did we eat any man's bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you: 9 Not because we have not power, but… Read the whole commentary →

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