2 Thessalonians 3:9

This 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.

Weymouth NT (1912)

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, but we laboured and toiled, working hard night and day in order not to be a burden to any of you.

10For 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."

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Cross References

John 13:15For I have set you an example in order that you may do what I have done to you.

Galatians 6:6But let those who receive instruction in Christian truth share with their instructors all temporal blessings.

2 Thessalonians 3:7For you yourselves know that it is your duty to follow our example. There was no disorder in our lives 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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