2 Thessalonians 3:9
Not that we don't have the right to do so—but we wanted to be an example to you, so that you could copy what we did.
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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
Cross References
John 13:15I have set you an example, so you should do just as I did.
Galatians 6:6Those that are taught the Word should treat their teachers well, sharing with them all good things.
2 Thessalonians 3:7You certainly know that you should follow our example, because while we were with you we weren't lazy,
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 →