2 Thessalonians 3:9

this we did, not because we have not authority, but that we might give ourselves to you as an example, in order that you might imitate us.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

8nor did we eat any one’s bread for nothing: but worked with labor and toil, night and day, that we might not burden any one of you;

10For when we were with you, we gave you this commandment, that if any one will not work, neither let him eat.

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Cross References

John 13:15For I have given you an example, that you also may do as I have done for you.

Galatians 6:6Let him that is instructed in the word share with his instructor in all good things.

2 Thessalonians 3:7For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us: for we did not behave in a disorderly manner 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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