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2 Thessalonians 3:9 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us. "
2 Thessalonians 3:9
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved ➔ not ourselves disorderly among you;
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:
Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us.
For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.
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2 Thessalonians 3:1
"Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you:"
2 Thessalonians 3:2
"And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith."
2 Thessalonians 3:3
"But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil."
2 Thessalonians 3:3
"But the Lord is true, who will give you strength and keep you safe from evil."
2 Thessalonians 3:4
"And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command you."
2 Thessalonians 3:5
"And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ."
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