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2 Thessalonians 3:6
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2 Thessalonians 3:6
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Warning Against Idleness
6 Now we command you, brothers, (A)in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, (B)that you keep away from any (C)brother (D)who is walking in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us.
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2 Thessalonians 3:6
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2 Thessalonians 3:6
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Warning Against Idleness
6 In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ,(A) we command you, brothers and sisters, to keep away from(B) every believer who is idle and disruptive(C) and does not live according to the teaching[a] you received from us.(D)
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- 2 Thessalonians 3:6 Or tradition
2 Thessalonians 3:10-11
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2 Thessalonians 3:10-11
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10 For even when we were with you, we would give you this command: (A)If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat. 11 For we hear that some among you (B)walk in idleness, not busy at work, but (C)busybodies.
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2 Thessalonians 3:10-11
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2 Thessalonians 3:10-11
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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.”
11 We hear that some among you are idle and disruptive. They are not busy; they are busybodies.(C)
2 Thessalonians 3:7
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2 Thessalonians 3:7
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7 For you yourselves know (A)how you ought to imitate us, because (B)we were not idle when we were with you,
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2 Thessalonians 3:7
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2 Thessalonians 3:7
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7 For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example.(A) We were not idle when we were with you,
2 Thessalonians 2:15
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2 Thessalonians 2:15
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15 So then, brothers, (A)stand firm and hold to (B)the traditions that you were taught by us, either (C)by our spoken word or by (D)our letter.
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2 Thessalonians 2:15
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2 Thessalonians 2:15
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15 So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm(A) and hold fast to the teachings[a] we passed on to you,(B) whether by word of mouth or by letter.
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- 2 Thessalonians 2:15 Or traditions
1 Thessalonians 5:14
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1 Thessalonians 5:14
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14 And we urge you, brothers, admonish (A)the idle,[a] (B)encourage the fainthearted, (C)help the weak, (D)be patient with them all.
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- 1 Thessalonians 5:14 Or disorderly, or undisciplined
1 Thessalonians 5:14
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1 Thessalonians 5:14
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14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle(A) and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak,(B) be patient with everyone.
Colossians 3:17
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Colossians 3:17
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17 And (A)whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, (B)giving thanks to God the Father through him.
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Colossians 3:17
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Colossians 3:17
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17 And whatever you do,(A) whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks(B) to God the Father through him.
1 Corinthians 5:4
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1 Corinthians 5:4
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4 When you are assembled (A)in the name of the Lord Jesus and my spirit is present, with the power of our Lord Jesus,
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1 Corinthians 5:4
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1 Corinthians 5:4
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4 So when you are assembled and I am with you in spirit, and the power of our Lord Jesus is present,
1 Thessalonians 4:1
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1 Thessalonians 4:1
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A Life Pleasing to God
4 Finally, then, brothers,[a] we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you (A)received from us (B)how you ought to walk and (C)to please God, just as you are doing, that you (D)do so more and more.
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- 1 Thessalonians 4:1 Or brothers and sisters; also verses 10, 13
1 Thessalonians 4:1
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1 Thessalonians 4:1
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Living to Please God
4 As for other matters, brothers and sisters,(A) we instructed you how to live(B) in order to please God,(C) as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more.
Romans 16:17
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Romans 16:17
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Final Instructions and Greetings
17 I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles (A)contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; (B)avoid them.
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Romans 16:17
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Romans 16:17
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17 I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned.(A) Keep away from them.(B)
Hebrews 12:15-16
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Hebrews 12:15-16
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15 See to it that no one (A)fails to obtain the grace of God; that no (B)“root of bitterness” springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled; 16 that no one is (C)sexually immoral or unholy like Esau, who sold his birthright for a single meal.
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Hebrews 12:15-16
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Hebrews 12:15-16
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15 See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God(A) and that no bitter root(B) grows up to cause trouble and defile many. 16 See that no one is sexually immoral,(C) or is godless like Esau, who for a single meal sold his inheritance rights as the oldest son.(D)
2 Timothy 4:1
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2 Timothy 4:1
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Preach the Word
4 (A)I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, (B)who is to judge the living and the dead, and by (C)his appearing and his kingdom:
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2 Timothy 4:1
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2 Timothy 4:1
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4 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead,(A) and in view of his appearing(B) and his kingdom, I give you this charge:(C)
2 Timothy 3:5
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2 Timothy 3:5
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5 having the appearance of godliness, but (A)denying its power. (B)Avoid such people.
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2 Timothy 3:5
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2 Timothy 3:5
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2 Thessalonians 3:14-15
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2 Thessalonians 3:14-15
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14 If anyone does not obey what we say in this letter, take note of that person, and (A)have nothing to do with him, that he may be ashamed. 15 (B)Do not regard him as an enemy, but (C)warn him as a brother.
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2 Thessalonians 3:14-15
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2 Thessalonians 3:14-15
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14 Take special note of anyone who does not obey our instruction in this letter. Do not associate with them,(A) in order that they may feel ashamed.(B) 15 Yet do not regard them as an enemy, but warn them as you would a fellow believer.(C)
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