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2 Thessalonians 3:6-7
Christian Standard Bible
2 Thessalonians 3:6-7
Christian Standard Bible
Warning against Irresponsible Behavior
6 Now we command you, brothers and sisters, in the name(A) of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from every brother or sister(B) who is idle and does not live[a] according to the tradition(C) received(D) from us. 7 For you yourselves know how you should imitate(E) us: We were not idle among you;
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- 3:6 Lit walk
2 Thessalonians 3:6-7
New International Version
2 Thessalonians 3:6-7
New International Version
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) 7 For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example.(E) We were not idle when we were with you,
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- 2 Thessalonians 3:6 Or tradition
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