2 Thessalonians 3:9

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for 2 Thessalonians 3:9

BSB
Not that we lack this right, but we wanted to offer ourselves as an example for you to imitate.
AKJV
Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample to you to follow us.
CPDV
It was not as if we had no authority, but this was so that we might present ourselves as an example to you, in order to imitate us.
ERV
not because we have not the right, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you, that ye should imitate us.
NHEB
not because we do not have the right, but to make ourselves an example to you, that you should imitate us.
SMT
Not that we have not power, but that we give ourselves a type to you to imitate us.

Commentary for 2 Thessalonians 3:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 2 Thessalonians 3:9
Summary
Apostolic labor demonstrates precedent for imitation
Event
Explanation of apostolic precedent
Estimated Time Period
c. 50-52 AD
Category
Teaching