2 Thessalonians 3:9
King James Version
Translation: KJV
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7For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;Select 2 Thessalonians 3:7
8Neither did we eat any man’s bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you:Select 2 Thessalonians 3:8
9Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us.Select 2 Thessalonians 3:9
10For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.Select 2 Thessalonians 3:10
11For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.Select 2 Thessalonians 3:11
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WEB
3:9 not because we don’t have the right, but to make ourselves an example to you, that you should imitate us.
ASV
3:9 not because we have not the right, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you, that ye should imitate us.
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