2 Thessalonians 3:10 kjv — For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

King James Version

"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, King James Version

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2 Thessalonians 3 — Context

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For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;

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Neither did we eat any man’s bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you:

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

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

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For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.

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Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.

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But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing.

2 Thessalonians 3:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Thessalonians 3:10 say?
2 Thessalonians 3:10 in the King James Version reads: “For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.”
Where is 2 Thessalonians 3:10 in the Bible?
2 Thessalonians 3:10 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Thessalonians, chapter 3, verse 10.
Who wrote 2 Thessalonians?
2 Thessalonians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 51–52.
What is the book of 2 Thessalonians about?
Written shortly after 1 Thessalonians, this short letter corrects a panicked rumor that "the day of the Lord is already here," urges steady work and patience under persecution, and calls believers to a settled hope that holds up under trial.
What are the major themes of 2 Thessalonians?
2 Thessalonians explores themes including Christ's Return, Endurance, Work, Steadfastness, Comfort. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Thessalonians 3:10.
What translation should I read 2 Thessalonians 3:10 in?
2 Thessalonians 3:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Thessalonians 3:10?
2 Thessalonians 3:10 reads (KJV): “For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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