2 Thessalonians 3:10

For indeed when we were with you, we proclaimed this to you, that if any one does not wish to work, let him not eat.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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 have not the right, but in order that we may give ourselves an example to you, that you may imitate us.

11For we hear that there are certain ones walking about among you disorderly, doing nothing, but they are busybodies:

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Cross References

John 16:4But I have spoken these things to you, that when the hour may come, you may remember them, that I did say them to you. But I said not these things to you from the beginning, because I was with you.

1 Thessalonians 3:4For indeed, when we were with you, we foretold you that we are about to suffer tribulation; as indeed took place, and you know it.

2 Thessalonians 2:5Do you not remember that still being with you, I told you these things?

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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