2 Thessalonians 3:9
We did this not because we have no authority. Instead, we did this in order to be an example to you, so that you may imitate us.
Unlocked Literal 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
10When we were with you, we commanded you, “The one who is unwilling to work must not eat.”
Cross References
John 13:15For I have given you an example so that you should also do just as I did for you.
Galatians 6:6The one who is taught the word must share all good things with the one who teaches.
2 Thessalonians 3:7For you yourselves know it is proper for you to imitate us. We did not live among you as those who had no discipline.
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 →