2 Thessalonians 3:10

For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

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Other Translations for 2 Thessalonians 3:10

BSB

For even while we were with you, we gave you this command: "If anyone is unwilling to work, he shall not eat."

AKJV

For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

CPDV

Then, too, while we were with you, we insisted on this to you: that if anyone was not willing to work, neither should he eat.

ERV

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

NHEB

For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: "If anyone will not work, neither let him eat."

SMT

For also when we were with you, this we proclaimed to you, that if any will not work, neither should he eat.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Thessalonians 3:10

ForG1063Conjunction evenG2532Conjunction whenG3753wewereG2258Verb withG4314Preposition youG5209 thisG5124wecommandedG3853Verb youG5213 thatG3754ConjunctionifanyG1536 wouldG2309Verb notG3756 workG2038Verb neitherG3366shouldheeatG2068Verb

Commentary for 2 Thessalonians 3:10

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Thessalonians 3:10

Summary

Non-workers should not receive community sustenance

Event

Rule regarding labor conditions

Estimated Time Period

c. 50-52 AD