2 Thessalonians 3:9

This was not because we had not a right to receive support, but our object was to give you a pattern for you to copy.

Twentieth Century New Testament

In The King James Version

Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us.

In Context

8nor did we eat any one’s bread without paying for it. Night and day, labouring and toiling, we used to work at our trades, so as not to be a burden upon any of you.

10Indeed, when we were with you, what we urged upon you was — ‘If a man does not choose to work, then he shall not eat.’

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Cross References

John 13:15for I have given you an example, so that you may do just as I have done to you.

Galatians 6:6He, however, who is being instructed in the Message ought always to share his blessings with the man who instructs him.

2 Thessalonians 3:7For you know well that you ought to follow our example. When we were with you, our life was not ill-ordered,

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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