2 Thessalonians 3:10

For while we were with you, this we commanded you, that every one who willeth not to work, neither should he eat.

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

In The King James Version

For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

In Context

9Not because we had not power, but because in ourselves we would give you an example, that you may imitate us.

11For we hear that there are some among you who walk wickedly, and nothing work, unless vain things.

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Cross References

John 16:4THESE have I spoken with you, that when their time hath come you may remember that I told you. But these at first I did not tell you, because with you I was.

1 Thessalonians 3:4For while also we were with you, we foretold you that we were to be afflicted, as you know that it hath been.

2 Thessalonians 2:5Do you not remember, that, when I was with you, these I told 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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