Parallel Verses New International Version We did this, not because we do not have the right to such help, but in order to offer ourselves as a model for you to imitate. King James Bible Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us. Darby Bible Translation not that we have not the right, but that we might give ourselves as an example to you, in order to your imitating us. World English Bible not because we don't have the right, but to make ourselves an example to you, that you should imitate us. Young's Literal Translation not because we have not authority, but that ourselves a pattern we might give to you, to imitate us; 2 Thessalonians 3:9 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleNot because we have not power - We have the power, εξουσιαν, the right, to be maintained by those in whose behalf we labor. The laborer is worthy of his hire, is a maxim universally acknowledged and respected; and they who preach the Gospel should live by the Gospel: the apostle did not claim his privilege, but labored for his own support, that he might be an example to those whom he found otherwise disposed, and that he might spare the poor. See 1 Corinthians 9:1, etc. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Not. 1 Corinthians 9:4-14 Have we not power to eat and to drink... Galatians 6:6 Let him that is taught in the word communicate to him that teaches in all good things. to make. See on ver. John 13:15 For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you. Library The Lord of Peace and the Peace of the Lord'Now the Lord of Peace Himself give you peace always, by all means. The Lord be with you all.'--2 THESS. iii. 16. We have reached here the last of the brief outbursts of prayer which characterise this letter, and bear witness to the Apostle's affection for his Thessalonian converts. It is the deepening of the ordinary Jewish formula of meeting and parting. We find that, in most of his letters, the Apostle begins with wishing 'grace and peace,' and closes with an echo of the wish. 'Peace be unto … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture The Patience of Christ. Fifteenth Lesson. If Two Agree There Also is Said at what Work the Apostle Wrought. ... Cross References 1 Corinthians 4:16 Therefore I urge you to imitate me. 1 Corinthians 9:4 Don't we have the right to food and drink? 2 Thessalonians 3:7 For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example. We were not idle when we were with you, 1 Peter 5:3 not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. Jump to Previous Authority Claim Conduct Desire Ensample Example Follow Help Imitate Imitating Model Offer Order Ourselves Pattern Power RightJump to Next Authority Claim Conduct Desire Ensample Example Follow Help Imitate Imitating Model Offer Order Ourselves Pattern Power RightLinks 2 Thessalonians 3:9 NIV2 Thessalonians 3:9 NLT 2 Thessalonians 3:9 ESV 2 Thessalonians 3:9 NASB 2 Thessalonians 3:9 KJV 2 Thessalonians 3:9 Bible Apps 2 Thessalonians 3:9 Biblia Paralela 2 Thessalonians 3:9 Chinese Bible 2 Thessalonians 3:9 French Bible 2 Thessalonians 3:9 German Bible 2 Thessalonians 3:9 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |