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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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Albert Barnes
On 2 Thessalonians 3:8
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On 2 Thessalonians 3:8
For nought (δωρεαν). Adverbial accusative, as a gift, gift-wise (δωρεα, gift, from διδωμ). Same claim made to the Corinthians ([Re…
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 3:8
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 3:8
17th Century
Pastor
Neither did we eat any man's bread for nought
&c.] Or freely, at free cost, without paying for it; he signifies, tha…
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.…