Devine Scripture

2 Thessalonians 3:9

2 Thessalonians chapter 3 · verse 9 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

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:

v.9This passage

v.10For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, If any will not work, neither let him eat.

Cross references

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

  • 2 Thessalonians 3:7

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

  • 1 Corinthians 9:4

    Have we no right to eat and to drink?

  • 1 Thessalonians 2:6

    nor seeking glory of men, neither from you nor from others, when we might have claimed authority as apostles of Christ.

  • 1 Peter 2:21

    For hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye should follow his steps:

  • John 13:15

    For I have given you an example, that ye also should do as I have done to you.

  • Matthew 10:10

    no wallet for your journey, neither two coats, nor shoes, nor staff: for the laborer is worthy of his food.