2 Thessalonians 3:9

not because we have no authority, but that we might give ourselves to you [as] a pattern, to imitate us;

Literal Standard Version

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 of anyone for nothing, but in labor and in travail, working night and day, not to be chargeable to any of you;

10for even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if anyone is not willing to work, neither let him eat,

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Cross References

John 13:15For I gave to you an example, that, according as I did to you, you also may do;

Galatians 6:6And let him who is instructed in the word share with him who is instructing in all good things.

2 Thessalonians 3:7for you have known how it is necessary to imitate us, because we did not act 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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