2 Thessalonians 3:9

Not that we lack this right, but we wanted to offer ourselves as an example for you to imitate.

Majority Standard Bible

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 anyone’s food without paying for it. Instead, in labor and toil, we worked night and day so that we would not be a burden to any of you.

10For even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “If anyone is unwilling to work, he shall not eat.”

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Cross References

John 13:15I have set you an example so that you should do as I have done for you.

Galatians 6:6Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.

2 Thessalonians 3:7For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not undisciplined 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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