2 Thessalonians 3:9 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us. ”

2 Thessalonians 3:9 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Not because we have not power ... - See the notes on 1 Corinthians 9:6 , 1 Corinthians 9:12 , 1 Corinthians 9:14 .
2 Thessalonians 3:9 - 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 3:9 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

power . App-172. to . in order that (as 2 Thessalonians 3:1 ) we may. ensample . Greek. tupos. Compare Philippians 1:3 , Php 1:17. 1 Thessalonians 1:7 ; 1 Timothy 4:12 . unto . to. to...
2 Thessalonians 3:9 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

9 Not because we have not. As Paul wished by his laboring to set an example, that idle persons might not like drones (707) eat the bread of others, so he was not willing that this very thing...
2 Thessalonians 3:9 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us. Not because we have not power - We have the power, εξουσιαν, the right, to be maintained by those in whose beha...
2 Thessalonians 3:9 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Not because we have not power;— St. Paul would not here leave room. for any person to insinuate, as we find his enemies did at Corinth, 1 Corinthians 9:1 ; 1 Corinthians 9:27 that he knew himsel...
2 Thessalonians 3:9 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us. ( 1 Corinthians 9:4-6 , etc.; Galatians 6:6 .)
2 Thessalonians 3:9 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Exhortations, Rebukes, and Benediction 2. Unreasonable] almost 'outrageous.' Faith ] better, 'the Faith.'
2 Thessalonians 3:9 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Power. — Rather, authority, which is power plus legitimacy, How jealously St. Paul guards the rights of the Apostolate! not for himself, but for the brethren of the Lord and Cephas ( 1 Corinthi...
2 Thessalonians 3:9 - 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 3:9 - 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 3:9 - 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 3:9 - 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 3:9 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Not because we have not power ,.... To forbear working, or require a maintenance from the churches to whom we minister, since Christ has ordained, that they that preach the Gospel should live of the...
2 Thessalonians 3:9 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us. Ver. 9. Not because we have not power ] Posse et nolle nobile est. (Chrysost.) See Trapp on " 1Co 9:4...
2 Thessalonians 3:9 - 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 3:9 - 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 3:9 - 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 3:9 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

OLBGrk; The contents of this verse are already spoken to in the former, only the apostle asserts the right of maintenance due to the ministry by the name of power. It may be claimed by authority f...
2 Thessalonians 3:9 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.— 2 Thessalonians 3:8-9 Self-denying Labour. Pioneer work involves hard toil and much patience and self-denial. The character and surroundings of the people who...
2 Thessalonians 3:9 - 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 3:9 - 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 3:9 - 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 3:9 - 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 3:9 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

A warning against disorderly conduct, with Paul's example of right living:
2 Thessalonians 3:9 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 9:4-14 ; 1 Peter 2:21 ; 1 Thessalonians 2:6 ; 2 Thessalonians 3:7 ; Galatians 6:6 ; John 13:15 ; Matthew 10:10

2 Thessalonians 3:9 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:9 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:9 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Thessalonians 3:9 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:9 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:9 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:9 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:9 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:9 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:9 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Thessalonians 3:9 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Thessalonians 3:9 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:9 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Thessalonians 3:9 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:9 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Thessalonians 3:9 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Thessalonians 3:9 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:9 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Thessalonians 3:9 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:9 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Thessalonians 3:9 - Sermon Bible Commentary

2 Thessalonians 3:9 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:9 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Thessalonians 3:9 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Thessalonians 3:9 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Thessalonians 3:9 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge