2 Thessalonians 3:9

Not because we have not the right, but to make ourselves an example to you, so that you might do the same.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

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

In Context

8And we did not take food from any man for nothing, but were working hard night and day not to be a trouble to any of you:

10For even when we were with you we gave you orders, saying, If any man does no work, let him not have food.

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Cross References

John 13:15I have given you an example, so that you may do what I have done to you.

Galatians 6:6But let him who gets teaching in the word give a part in all good things to his teacher.

2 Thessalonians 3:7For you yourselves are used to taking us as your example, because our life among you was ruled by order,

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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