2 Thessalonians 3:12

Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Thessalonians 3:12

BSB

We command and urge such people by our Lord Jesus Christ to begin working quietly to earn their own living.

AKJV

Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.

CPDV

Now we charge those who act in this way, and we beg them in the Lord Jesus Christ, that they work in silence and eat their own bread.

ERV

Now them that are such we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.

NHEB

Now those who are that way, we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.

SMT

And to such we proclaim and beseech by our Lord Jesus Christ, that, with freedom from care working, they should eat their own bread.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Thessalonians 3:12

NowG1161ConjunctionthemthataresuchG5108AdjectivewecommandG3853Verb andG2532Conjunction exhortG3870Verb byG1223Preposition ourG2257 LordG2962Noun Masculine JesusG2424Noun Masculine ChristG5547Adjective thatG2443Conjunction withG3326Preposition quietnessG2271Noun FemininetheyworkG2038VerbandeatG2068VerbtheirownG1438 breadG740Noun Masculine

Commentary for 2 Thessalonians 3:12

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Overview of 2 Thessalonians 3:12

Summary

Exhort idle workers to labor quietly for sustenance

Event

Command to lazy members

Estimated Time Period

c. 50-52 AD