2 Thessalonians 3:9

3:9 It was not because we do not have that right, but to give ourselves as an example for you to imitate. ¹ 

2 Thessalonians 3:11

3:11 For we hear that some among you are living an undisciplined life, ²  not doing their own work but meddling in the work of others. ³ 

2 Thessalonians 3:14

3:14 But if anyone does not obey our message through this letter, take note of him and do not associate closely with him, so that he may be ashamed.

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¹ tn Grk “an example for you to imitate us.”

² tn Grk “walking in an undisciplined way” (“walking” is a common NT idiom for one’s way of life or conduct).

³ tn There is a play on words in the Greek: “working at nothing, but working around,” “not keeping busy but being busybodies.”