2 Thessalonians 3:6

Now we want to tell you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, not to associate with any believer who can't be bothered to work for their living—those who don't follow the teachings they learned from us.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

5May the Lord lead you into a deeper understanding of God's love for you and the endurance of Christ.

7You certainly know that you should follow our example, because while we were with you we weren't lazy,

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Cross References

Matthew 18:17If, however, he refuses to listen to them, then tell the church. If he refuses to listen to the church as well, then treat him as a foreigner and a tax collector.

1 Corinthians 5:4When you meet together in the name of the Lord Jesus, I'll be there with you in spirit and with the power of our Lord Jesus.

1 Corinthians 11:2I'm grateful that you always remember me and that you are keeping to the teachings just as I passed them on to you.

Ephesians 4:17So let me say this to you—in fact I insist on it in the Lord—that you should no longer live like the foreigners do, in their empty-headed way.

1 Thessalonians 4:1A few more things: Brothers and sisters, we plead with you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to behave in ways that please God, just as we instructed you. Of course you're already doing this, just do it more and more!

1 Thessalonians 5:14We urge you, brothers and sisters, to warn those who are lazy, encourage those who are anxious, help those who are weak, and be patient with everyone.

Matthew Henry on 2 Thessalonians 3:2-6

The Apostle's Pious Request. ( a. d. 52.) 1 Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you: 2 And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith. 3 But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil. 4 And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command you. 5 And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the… Read the whole commentary →

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