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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 and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from every brother or sister living irresponsibly and not according to the tradition that they[a] received from us.(A)
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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 gave you this command: anyone unwilling to work should not eat. 11 For we hear that some of you are living irresponsibly, mere busybodies, not doing any work.(A)
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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 how you ought to imitate us; we were not irresponsible when we were with you,(A)
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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,
Romans 16:17
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Romans 16:17
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Final Instructions
17 I urge you, brothers and sisters, to keep an eye on those who create dissensions and hindrances, in opposition to the teaching that you have learned; avoid them.(A)
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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)
1 Thessalonians 5:14
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1 Thessalonians 5:14
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14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, to admonish the idlers, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with all of them.(A)
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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.
2 Thessalonians 2:15
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2 Thessalonians 2:15
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15 So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold fast to the traditions that you were taught by us, either by word of mouth or by our letter.(A)
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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
2 Timothy 3:5
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2 Timothy 3:5
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5 holding to the outward form of godliness but denying its power. Avoid them!
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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 Take note of those who do not obey what we say in this letter; have nothing to do with them, so that they may be ashamed.(A) 15 Do not regard them as enemies, but admonish them as brothers and sisters.
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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)
1 Thessalonians 4:1
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1 Thessalonians 4:1
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A Life Pleasing to God
4 Finally, brothers and sisters, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus that, as you learned from us how you ought to live and to please God (as, in fact, you are doing), you should do so more and more.(A)
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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.
Colossians 3:17
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Colossians 3:17
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17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.(A)
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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 11:2
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1 Corinthians 11:2
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Head Coverings
2 I commend you because you remember me in everything and maintain the traditions just as I handed them on to you.(A)
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1 Corinthians 11:2
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2 I praise you(A) for remembering me in everything(B) and for holding to the traditions just as I passed them on to you.(C)
1 Corinthians 5:11-13
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1 Corinthians 5:11-13
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11 But now I am writing to you not to associate with anyone who bears the name of brother or sister who is sexually immoral or greedy or an idolater, reviler, drunkard, or swindler. Do not even eat with such a one. 12 For what have I to do with judging those outside? Are you not judges of those who are inside?(A) 13 God will judge those outside. “Drive out the wicked person from among you.”(B)
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1 Corinthians 5:11-13
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11 But now I am writing to you that you must not associate with anyone who claims to be a brother or sister[a](A) but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater(B) or slanderer, a drunkard or swindler. Do not even eat with such people.(C)
12 What business is it of mine to judge those outside(D) the church? Are you not to judge those inside?(E) 13 God will judge those outside. “Expel the wicked person from among you.”[b](F)
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- 1 Corinthians 5:11 The Greek word for brother or sister (adelphos) refers here to a believer, whether man or woman, as part of God’s family; also in 8:11, 13.
- 1 Corinthians 5:13 Deut. 13:5; 17:7; 19:19; 21:21; 22:21,24; 24:7
1 Corinthians 5:4
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1 Corinthians 5:4
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4 in the name of the Lord Jesus on the man who has done such a thing.[a] When you are assembled and my spirit is present with the power of our Lord Jesus,(A)
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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,
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