2 Thessalonians 3:9

This was not because we don’t have the right, but to make ourselves an example to you, that you should imitate us.

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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

8neither did we eat bread from anyone’s hand without paying for it, but in labor and travail worked night and day, that we might not burden any of you.

10For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: “If anyone is not willing to work, don’t let him eat.”

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Cross References

John 13:15For I have given you an example, that you should also do as I have done to you.

Galatians 6:6But let him who is taught in the word share all good things with him who teaches.

2 Thessalonians 3:7For you know how you ought to imitate us. For we didn’t behave ourselves rebelliously 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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