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2 Thessalonians 3:7-8
English Standard Version
2 Thessalonians 3:7-8
English Standard Version
7 For you yourselves know (A)how you ought to imitate us, because (B)we were not idle when we were with you, 8 nor did we eat anyone's bread without paying for it, but (C)with toil and labor we worked night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you.
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2 Thessalonians 3:7-8
New International Version
2 Thessalonians 3:7-8
New International Version
7 For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example.(A) We were not idle when we were with you, 8 nor did we eat anyone’s food without paying for it. On the contrary, we worked(B) night and day, laboring and toiling so that we would not be a burden to any of you.
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