2 Thessalonians 3:10
New International Version
10 For even when we were with you,(A) we gave you this rule: “The one who is unwilling to work(B) shall not eat.”
2 Thessalonians 3:10
New American Standard Bible
10 For even (A)when we were with you, we used to give you this order: (B)if anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to eat, either.
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2 Thessalonians 3:10
Amplified Bible
10 For even while we were with you, we used to give you this order: if anyone is not willing to work, then he is [a]not to eat, either.
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- 2 Thessalonians 3:10 I.e. if one is able, but unwilling to work to provide for himself or his family, it is unjust for him to receive the necessities of life provided free by those who willingly work.
2 Thessalonians 3:10
King James Version
10 For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
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2 Thessalonians 3:10
Contemporary English Version
10 We also gave you this rule: If you don't work, you don't eat.
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