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not because we don`t have the right, but to make ourselves an example to you, that you should imitate us.
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Leadership by Example
Paul intentionally waived his right to financial support to provide a powerful, personal example. Commentators agree this was a direct strategy to confront idleness within the Thessalonian church, leaving those who refused to work with no excuse.
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2 Thessalonians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Not because we have not power, See Barnes "1 Corinthians 9:6"; See Barnes "1 Corinthians 9:12"; See Barnes "[Refer…
Not because we have not the right (ουχ οτ ουκ εχομεν εξουσιαν). Paul is sensitive on his
right to receive …
19th Century
Anglican
Power—Rather, authority, which is power plus legitimacy. Paul guarded the rights of the apostolate with great je…
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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…
16th Century
Protestant
Not because we have not. Just as Paul wished by his laboring to set an example, so that idle persons might not, like drones, eat the bread…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Not because we have not power To forbear working, or require a maintenance from the churches to whom we minister, si…
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…
