2 Thessalonians 3:10 nasb — For even when we were with you, we used to give you this order: if anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to eat…

NASB

"For even when we were with you, we used to give you this order: if anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to eat, either."

— 2 Thessalonians 3:10, NASB

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2 Thessalonians 3 — Context

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For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example, because we did not act in an undisciplined manner among you,

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nor did we eat anyone's bread without paying for it, but with labor and hardship we kept working night and day so that we would not be a burden to any of you;

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not because we do not have the right to this, but in order to offer ourselves as a model for you, so that you would follow our example.

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For even when we were with you, we used to give you this order: if anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to eat, either.

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For we hear that some among you are leading an undisciplined life, doing no work at all, but acting like busybodies.

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Now such persons we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ to work in quiet fashion and eat their own bread.

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But as for you, brethren, do not grow weary of doing good.

2 Thessalonians 3:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Thessalonians 3:10 say?
2 Thessalonians 3:10 in the NASB reads: “For even when we were with you, we used to give you this order: if anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to eat, either.”
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 (NASB): “For even when we were with you, we used to give you this order: if anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to eat, either.” 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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