2 Thessalonians 3:9

2 Thessalonians 3:9 in other versions

• New International Version (NIV)We did this, not because we do not have the right to such help, but in order to offer ourselves as a model for you to imitate.
• English Standard Version (ESV)It was not because we do not have that right, but to give you in ourselves an example to imitate.
• New King James Version (NKJV)not because we do not have authority, but to make ourselves an example of how you should follow us.
• New Living Translation (NLT)We certainly had the right to ask you to feed us, but we wanted to give you an example to follow.

Context of 2 Thessalonians 3:9

7For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you; 8Neither 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. 10For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. 11For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.

2 Thessalonians 3:9 word by word

οὐχ ὅτι οὐκ ἔχομεν ἐξουσίαν, ἀλλ᾽ ἵνα ἑαυτοὺς τύπον δῶμεν ὑμῖν εἰς τὸ μιμεῖσθαι ἡμᾶς.Read the interlinear

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Notοὐou · noG3756
• becauseὅτιhoti · that/since: sinceG3754
• we haveἔχωechō · to have/beG2192
• powerἐξουσίαexousia · authorityG1849
• butἀλλάalla · butG235
• toἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• makeδίδωμιdidōmi · to giveG1325
• ourselvesἑαυτοῦheautou · themselfG1438
• an ensampleτύποςtupos · mark/exampleG5179
• unto youσύsu · youG4771
• toεἰςeis · towardG1519
• followμιμέομαιmimeomai · to imitateG3401
• usἐγώegō · I/weG1473

Cross-references for 2 Thessalonians 3:9

• Matthew 10:10Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat.
• 1 Corinthians 9:4Have we not power to eat and to drink?
• Galatians 6:6Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.
• 1 Thessalonians 2:6Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.
• 2 Thessalonians 3:7For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;
• John 13:15For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.
• 1 Peter 2:21For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:

Commentaries on 2 Thessalonians 3:9

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 9Not because we have not power - We have the power, , the right, to be maintained by those in whose behalf we labor. The laborer is worthy of his hire, is a maxim universally acknowledged and respected; and they who preach the Gospel should live by the Gospel: the apostle did not claim his privilege, but labored for his own support, that he might be an example to those whom he found otherwise disposed, and that he might spare the poor. See 1 Corinthians…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 9Not because we have not power … - See the notes on 1 Corinthians 9:6, 1 Corinthians 9:12, 1 Corinthians 9:14.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 6-15Verses 6-15 Those who have received the gospel, are to live according to the gospel. Such as could work, and would not, were not to be maintained in idleness. Christianity is not to countenance slothfulness, which would consume what is meant to encourage the industrious, and to support the sick and afflicted. Industry in our callings as men, is a duty required by our calling as Christians. But some expected to be maintained in idleness, and indulged a…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 9Paul had separated himself from people in the culture who sought fame and money (1 Thessalonians 2:5).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 99. (1Co 9:4-6, &c.; Ga 6:6.)Read the comment

Topics related to 2 Thessalonians 3:9

• Commandments
• Example
• Labor
• Minister, Christian
• Zeal, Religious

In the dictionaries

• Admonish
• Disorderly
• Example
• Lord
• Poor
• Type
• Authority in Religion
• Follow
• Make, Maker
• Power

Commentaries on 2 Thessalonians 3

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings