2 Thessalonians 3:6 net — Response to the Undisciplined But we command you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep a…

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"Response to the Undisciplined But we command you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who lives an undisciplined life and not according to the tradition they received from us."

— 2 Thessalonians 3:6, NET Bible

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2 Thessalonians 3 — Context

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But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.

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And we are confident about you in the Lord that you are both doing– and will do– what we are commanding.

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Now may the Lord direct your hearts toward the love of God and the endurance of Christ.

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Response to the Undisciplined But we command you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who lives an undisciplined life and not according to the tradition they received from us.

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For you know yourselves how you must imitate us, because we did not behave without discipline among you,

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and we did not eat anyone’s food without paying. Instead, in toil and drudgery we worked night and day in order not to burden any of you.

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It was not because we do not have that right, but to give ourselves as an example for you to imitate.

2 Thessalonians 3:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Thessalonians 3:6 say?
2 Thessalonians 3:6 in the NET Bible reads: “Response to the Undisciplined But we command you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who lives an undisciplined life and not according to the tradition they received from us.”
Where is 2 Thessalonians 3:6 in the Bible?
2 Thessalonians 3:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Thessalonians, chapter 3, verse 6.
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 3:6.
What translation should I read 2 Thessalonians 3:6 in?
2 Thessalonians 3:6 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 3:6?
2 Thessalonians 3:6 reads (NET): “Response to the Undisciplined But we command you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who lives an undisciplined life and not according to the tradition they received from us.” 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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