2 Thessalonians 3:9
Not that we have not power, but that we might give ourselves as an example to you to imitate us.
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us.
In Context
10For when we were with you, we gave you this charge, if any will not work, neither let him eat.
Cross References
John 13:15For I have given you an example, that ye also should do as I have done to you.
Galatians 6:6And let him, that is instructed in the word, communicate in all good things to him that instructeth.
2 Thessalonians 3:7For ye know how ye ought to imitate us: for we were not disorderly 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 →