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neither did we eat bread for nothing from any man`s hand, but in labor and travail, working night and day, that we might not burden any of you;
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A Deliberate Example
Commentators explain that Paul's decision to work "night and day" was a deliberate choice. He paid for his own food and lodging to avoid being a financial burden on the new believers and to prevent any false accusations against his ministry. His hard work was a tangible example for the church to follow.
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2 Thessalonians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Neither did we eat any man's bread for nought. We were not supported in idleness at the expense of others. We gave a fair equivalent for a…
For nought (δωρεαν). Adverbial accusative, as a gift, gift-wise (δωρεα, gift, from διδωμ). Same claim made to the Corinthians ([Re…
19th Century
Anglican
Neither—They might have thought it possible to live on others without incurring so serious a charge as “disorderliness.”
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Baptist
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…
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Neither did we eat any man's bread for nought &c.] Or freely, at free cost, without paying for it; he signifies, tha…
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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.…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, the author instructed them about what will happen in the last days. Here, he instructs them about certain things they particu…
