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2 Thessalonians 3:7-12

7 For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example. We were not idle when we were with you,

8 nor did we eat anyone’s food without paying for it. On the contrary, we worked night and day, laboring and toiling so that we would not be a burden to any of you.

9 We did this, not because we do not have the right to such help, but in order to make ourselves a model for you to follow.

10 For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: “If a man will not work, he shall not eat.”

11 We hear that some among you are idle. They are not busy; they are busybodies.

12 Such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and earn the bread they eat.

Cross References for 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12

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1 Corinthians 13:5 - It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:5 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:5

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1 Corinthians 11:1 - 11 Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 11:1 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 11:1

1 Peter 5:3 - not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:3 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:3

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1 Corinthians 4:16 - Therefore I urge you to imitate me. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:16 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:16

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