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A Universal Rule of Justice
Commentators note that Paul's command was not new but was a well-known principle of justice, likely a Jewish proverb. It reflects the universal, God-ordained law that people should labor to provide for themselves. The church adopted this 'workshop morality' as a foundational rule for community life, reinforcing that faith is not an excuse for idleness.
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2 Thessalonians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Thessalonians 3:10
18th Century
Theologian
For even when we were with you, this we commanded you. It would seem from this that the evil of which the apostle here complains had begun…
AT Robertson
On 2 Thessalonians 3:10
This (τουτο). What he proceeds to give.
If any will not work, neither let him eat (οτ ε τις ου θελε εργαζε…
Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Thessalonians 3:10
19th Century
Preacher
A very excellent rule, indeed. There are some so very spiritually minded that to soil their hands is also to soil their conscience. They are afraid…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Thessalonians 3:10
Paul reinforced his example by this definite “rule.” From a very early time denying food to the lazy was a traditional form of discipline in the ch…
John Calvin
On 2 Thessalonians 3:10
16th Century
Theologian
He that will not labor. Since it is written in Psalm 128:2—Thou art blessed, eating of the labor of thy hands; and also in Prover…
John Gill
On 2 Thessalonians 3:10
17th Century
Pastor
For even when we were with you
At Thessalonica in person, and first preached the Gospel to them,
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Thessalonians 3:6–15
17th Century
Minister
Those who have received the gospel are to live according to the gospel. Those who could work, and would not, were not to be maintained in idleness.…