2 Thessalonians 3:10 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. ”

2 Thessalonians 3:10 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

For even when we were with you, this we commanded you - It would seem from this that the evil of which the apostle here complains had begun to operate even when he was with them. There were those...
2 Thessalonians 3:10 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, (c) neither should he eat. (c) What will we do then with those fat lazy monks, and sacrificing priests? A monk (say...
2 Thessalonians 3:10 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Thessalonians 3. Final Counsels and Exhortations. The apostle ( a) asks for the prayers of the Thessalonian Christians on his own behalf ( 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 ); ( b ) warns them against dis o...
2 Thessalonians 3:10 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

if . App-118. would . is... willing. App-102. neither . Greek. mede .
2 Thessalonians 3:10 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

10 He that will not labor. From its being written in Psalms 128:2 — Thou art blessed, eating of the labor of thy hands, also in Proverbs 10:4 , The blessing of the Lord is upon t...
2 Thessalonians 3:10 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. If any would not work, neither should he eat - This is a just maxim, and universal nature inc...
2 Thessalonians 3:10 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

That if any would not work, &c.— This sentence occurs in many of the Jewish writings, and seems to have been proverbial: and both our Lord and his apostles frequently adopted those proverbs or...
2 Thessalonians 3:10 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. For even. Translate 'For also;' coordinate with "For," 2 Thessalonians 3:7 . We set...
2 Thessalonians 3:10 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Exhortations, Rebukes, and Benediction 2. Unreasonable] almost 'outrageous.' Faith ] better, 'the Faith.'
2 Thessalonians 3:10 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

For even. — The sequence of thought is a little difficult, but it seems best to regard this “for” as connecting its sentence, not with 2 Thessalonians 3:9 , but rather with 2 Thessalonians 3:6 ....
2 Thessalonians 3:10 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 23 THE CHRISTIAN WORTH OF LABOUR 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 (R.V.) THIS passage is very similar in contents to one in the fourth chapter of the First Epistle. The difference between the tw...
2 Thessalonians 3:10 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Separate; Industrious; Persevering 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18 From his high expectations of the Advent, the Apostle turns to the prosaic commonplaces of daily toil. There was need for this, because...
2 Thessalonians 3:10 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

In conclusion the apostle urged them to pray for him that the preaching of the Word in other places might be with power and victory. He affirmed his confidence in them, and expressed his desire for t...
2 Thessalonians 3:10 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(6) В¶ Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us....
2 Thessalonians 3:10 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

GAMBLING ‘If any would not work, neither should be eat.’ 2 Thessalonians 3:10 The moral way of acquiring wealth and property is to labour for it. So far as property comes to us, it either...
2 Thessalonians 3:10 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

For even when we were with you ,.... At Thessalonica in person, and first preached the Gospel to them, we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat ; the Ethiopic version re...
2 Thessalonians 3:10 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. Ver. 10. That if any would not work ] In the sweat of thy nose shalt thou eat thy bread,...
2 Thessalonians 3:10 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

We command you, brethren We solemnly charge you; in the name of the Lord. (see on 1 Corinthians 5:4 ,) the credit and progress of whose religion are so nearly concerned in the matter; that ye w...
2 Thessalonians 3:10 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

As in the first epistle, so the apostle again asks for their prayers: first for the positive blessing of the Word of God which thy proclaimed that it might have free course to go forward and be glori...
2 Thessalonians 3:10 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Cautions to the Disorderly. A. D. 52. 6 Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lor...
2 Thessalonians 3:10 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

The words contain a reason, as the illative for imports; but what it refers to is uncertain; most probably a further reason of the apostle's working with his hands, because when with them he left t...
2 Thessalonians 3:10 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES 2 Thessalonians 3:10 . If any would not work, neither should he eat. —“A stern, but necessary and merciful rule, the neglect of which makes charity demoralising” (...
2 Thessalonians 3:10 - Sermon Bible Commentary

2 Thessalonians 3:6-18 I. In this passage the Apostle teaches the Thessalonians that in tranquillity, sedateness of heart and life, they are severally, not only to work, but to do their own work,...
2 Thessalonians 3:10 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:1 . Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you: A most important request. What can the ministers of...
2 Thessalonians 3:10 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Thessalonians 3:1 . Finally, brethren, pray for us. This request is of constant occurrence. Ephesians 6:18-19 . Paul often ascribes his preservation to the prayers of the saints. He solicits pr...
2 Thessalonians 3:10 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION CONTENTS .—The apostle now comes to the conclusion of his Epistle. He beseeches the Thessalonians for an interest in their prayers, that the gospel may be rapidly diffused and glorif...
2 Thessalonians 3:10 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

A warning against disorderly conduct, with Paul's example of right living:
2 Thessalonians 3:10 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Thessalonians 4:11 ; Acts 20:18 ; Genesis 3:19 ; John 16:4 ; Luke 24:44 ; Proverbs 13:4 ; Proverbs 20:4 ; Proverbs 21:25 ; Proverbs 24:30-34
2 Thessalonians 3:10 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Neither let him eat — Do not maintain him in idleness.

2 Thessalonians 3:10 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:10 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:10 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:10 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Thessalonians 3:10 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:10 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:10 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:10 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:10 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:10 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:10 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Thessalonians 3:10 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Thessalonians 3:10 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:10 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Thessalonians 3:10 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

2 Thessalonians 3:10 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:10 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Thessalonians 3:10 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Thessalonians 3:10 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:10 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Thessalonians 3:10 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:10 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Thessalonians 3:10 - Sermon Bible Commentary

2 Thessalonians 3:10 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:10 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Thessalonians 3:10 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Thessalonians 3:10 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Thessalonians 3:10 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Thessalonians 3:10 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes