2 Thessalonians 3:9-11

New International Version

⁹We did this, not because we do not have the right to such help,^(A) but in order to offer ourselves as a model for you to imitate.^(B) ¹⁰For even when we were with you,^(C) we gave you this rule: “The one who is unwilling to work^(D) shall not eat.”

¹¹We hear that some among you are idle and disruptive. They are not busy; they are busybodies.^(E)

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2 Thessalonians 3:9-11

New King James Version

⁹not because we do not have ^(A)authority, but to make ourselves an example of how you should follow us.

¹⁰For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat. ¹¹For we hear that there are some who walk among you in a disorderly manner, not working at all, but are ^(B)busybodies.

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2 Thessalonians 3:9-11

English Standard Version

⁹It was ^(A)not because we do not have that right, but to give you in ourselves ^(B)an example to imitate. ¹⁰For even when we were with you, we would give you this command: ^(C)If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat. ¹¹For we hear that some among you ^(D)walk in idleness, not busy at work, but ^(E)busybodies.

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2 Thessalonians 3:9-11

New American Standard Bible

⁹not because we do not have ^(A)the right to this, but in order to offer ourselves ^(B)as a role model for you, so that you would ^[a]follow our example. ¹⁰For even ^(C)when we were with you, we used to give you this order: ^(D)if anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to eat, either. ¹¹For we hear that some among you are ^(E)leading an undisciplined life, doing no work at all, but acting like ^(F)busybodies.