King James Version
2 Thessalonians 3:11 in the King James Version says “For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.” — study this verse from 2 Thessalonians chapter 3 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.”
2 Thessalonians 3:11 · KJV
Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us.
For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.
Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.
But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing. be: or, faint not
KJV Study — Public Domain
“For”
G1063properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
“which walk”
G4043to tread all around, i.e., walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary)
“working”
G2038to toil (as a task, occupation, etc.), (by implication) effect, be engaged in or with, etc
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