2 Thessalonians 3:15

Yet do not think of them as an enemy, but caution them as you would a brother or sister.

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Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.

In Context

14If anyone disregards what we have said in this letter, take note of them and avoid their company, so that they may feel ashamed.

16May the Lord, from whom all peace comes, himself give you his peace at all times and in all ways. May he be with you all.

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Cross References

Psalms 141:5A wound or reproof from a good person in kindness is oil which my head shall never refuse. In their misfortune my prayer is still with them.

1 Corinthians 4:14It is with no wish to shame you that I am writing like this; but to warn you as my own dear children.

2 Corinthians 2:6The man to whom I refer has been sufficiently punished by the penalty inflicted by the majority of you;

2 Corinthians 13:10This is my reason for writing as I am now doing, while I am away from you, so that, when I am with you, I may not act harshly in the exercise of the authority which the Lord gave me – and gave me for building up and not for pulling down.

1 Thessalonians 5:14We entreat you also, friends – warn the disorderly, comfort the faint-hearted, give a helping hand to the weak, and be patient with everyone.

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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