Devine Scripture

2 Thessalonians 3:7

2 Thessalonians chapter 3 · verse 7 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For yourselves know how ye ought to imitate us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For yourselves know how ye ought to imitate us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;

Context

v.6Now 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 they received of us.

v.7This passage

v.8neither did we eat bread for nought at any man’s hand, but in labor and travail, working night and day, that we might not burden any of you:

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Titus 2:7

    in all things showing thyself an ensample of good works; in thy doctrine showing uncorruptness, gravity,

  • 1 Timothy 4:12

    Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an ensample to them that believe, in word, in manner of life, in love, in faith, in purity.

  • Philippians 4:9

    The things which ye both learned and received and heard and saw in me, these things do: and the God of peace shall be with you.

  • 2 Thessalonians 3:9

    not because we have not the right, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you, that ye should imitate us.

  • 1 Thessalonians 1:6

    And ye became imitators of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit;

  • 1 Corinthians 4:16

    I beseech you therefore, be ye imitators of me.