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An Example of Hard Work
Commentators highlight that Paul's primary example was his work ethic. Although he had the right as an apostle to be financially supported by the church, he chose to work and support himself. He did this to provide a powerful, practical model for the Thessalonians and to stand in contrast to those in the community who were living idly.
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2 Thessalonians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Thessalonians 3:7
18th Century
Theologian
For you yourselves know how you ought to follow us. You know what you should do in order to imitate us.
For we did not behave o…
AT Robertson
On 2 Thessalonians 3:7
How ye ought to imitate us (πως δε μιμεισθα ημας). Literally, how it is necessary to imitate us. The infinitive μιμεισθα is the ol…
Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Thessalonians 3:7–9
19th Century
Preacher
The apostle had a right to be supported by those among whom he labored. He always insists upon that right; but for their good, knowing the tendency…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Thessalonians 3:7
Paul himself was not idle. His readers could verify this claim (“you yourselves know,” v.7; cf. 1 Thessalonians 2:1; 3:3; 4:2; 5:2). In…
John Gill
On 2 Thessalonians 3:7
17th Century
Pastor
For yourselves know how you ought to follow us
The apostle goes on to dissuade from that which denominates persons d…
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.…