2 Thessalonians 3:7

Translations

Modern

For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not undisciplined among you,

Traditional

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

Literal

For you yourselves know how it is necessary to imitate us, because we were not unruly among you,

Latin

Ipsi enim scitis quemadmodum oporteat imitari nos: quoniam non inquieti fuimus inter vos:

Original

Greek

English

For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not undisciplined among you,

Notes

2 Thessalonians 3:7

In the ancient world, people valued teaching by example. Paul set a good example by working to earn his own food (3:8; 1 Thessalonians 2:9).

2 Thessalonians 3:6–15

In his previous letter, Paul addressed the issue of church members who were lazy and refused to work (1 Thessalonians 4:11–12; 5:14). Some ignored his message and example, so he provides more guidance on how to treat these members.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Laziness and Hard Work Work and Patronage

Related verses

2 Thessalonians 3:6
Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who leads an undisciplined life that is not in keeping with the tradition you received from us.
2 Thessalonians 3:9
Not that we lack this right, but we wanted to offer ourselves as an example for you to imitate.
1 Corinthians 4:16
Therefore I urge you to imitate me.
1 Corinthians 11:1
You are to imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.
1 Thessalonians 1:6–7
And you became imitators of us and of the Lord when you welcomed the message with the joy of the Holy Spirit, in spite of your great suffering.
Philippians 3:17
Join one another in following my example, brothers, and carefully observe those who walk according to the pattern we set for you.
Titus 2:7
In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,
Philippians 4:9
Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me, put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
1 Timothy 4:12
Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
1 Thessalonians 2:10
You are witnesses, and so is God, of how holy, righteous, and blameless our conduct was among you who believed.
1 Peter 5:3
…not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Paul the Apostle Second Letter to the Thessalonians

Topics

Christian Minister: Emoluments (Benefits) of Commandments: Precepts of Paul--Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Example: Paul, Our Labor: General Scriptures Concerning Men Working Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul

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