2 Thessalonians 3:10

For even when we were with you, we laid down this rule for you: "If a man does not choose to work, neither shall he eat."

Weymouth NT (1912)

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

9This was not because we had not a claim upon you, but it arose from a desire to set you an example--for you to imitate us.

11For we hear that there are some of you who live disorderly lives and are mere idle busybodies.

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Cross References

John 16:4But I have spoken these things to you in order that when the time for their accomplishment comes you may remember them, and may recollect that I told you. I did not, however, tell you all this at first, because I was still with you.

1 Thessalonians 3:4For even when we were with you, we forewarned you, saying, "We are soon to suffer affliction;" and this actually happened, as you well know.

2 Thessalonians 2:5Do you not remember that while I was still with you I used to tell you all this?

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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