2 Thessalonians 3:9

It was not as if we had no authority, but this was so that we might present ourselves as an example to you, in order to imitate us.

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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 bread from anyone for free, but rather, we worked night and day, in hardship and weariness, so as not to be burdensome to you.

10Then, too, while we were with you, we insisted on this to you: that if anyone was not willing to work, neither should he eat.

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Cross References

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

Galatians 6:6And let him who is being taught the Word discuss it with him who is teaching it to him, in every good way.

2 Thessalonians 3:7For you yourselves know the manner in which you ought to imitate us. For we were not 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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