2 Thessalonians 3:9

“Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us.”

"Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us." - 2 Thessalonians 3:9
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What does 2 Thessalonians 3:9 mean?

2 Thessalonians 3:9 (KJV) - "Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us." In this verse, the apostle Paul is addressing the Thessalonian church members, explaining why he and his companions did not use their authority to demand…

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Living as an Example of Grace

In 2 Thessalonians 3:9, the Apostle Paul writes, "Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us." This verse holds profound implications for how we live our lives as believers in Christ. Within this brief passage, Paul emphasizes the…

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A Prayer for Being a Living Example

Heavenly Father, In this moment of quiet reflection, I come before You with a heart full of gratitude and humility. I recognize Your omniscience and Your unwavering presence in my life. As I pause to meditate on the words of 2 Thessalonians 3:9, "Not because we have not power…

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2 Thessalonians 3:9 - "Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us."
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2 Thessalonians 1:7-9
2 Thessalonians 3:13 - "But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing."
2 Thessalonians 3:3 - "But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil."
2 Thessalonians 2:9 - "Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,"
2 Thessalonians 3:15 - "Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother."
1 Thessalonians 2:3 - "For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:"
2 Thessalonians 3:2 - "And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith."
2 Thessalonians 3:18 - "The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen."
2 Thessalonians 3:5 - "And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ."
2 Thessalonians 1:9 - "Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;"
2 Thessalonians 3:7 - "For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;"
"But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing." - 2 Thessalonians 3:13
2 Thessalonians 3:11 - "For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies."
1 Thessalonians 3:9 - "For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God;"
2 Thessalonians 3:17 - "The salutation of Paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write."
2 Thessalonians 3:16 - "Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all."
2 Thessalonians 3:1 - "Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you:"
2 Thessalonians 3:10 - "For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat."
2 Thessalonians 3:12 - "Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread."
2 Thessalonians 3:14 - "And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed."
2 Thessalonians 2:3 - "Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;"
2 Thessalonians 3:4 - "And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command you."
"The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen." - 2 Thessalonians 3:18
"Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother." - 2 Thessalonians 3:15
"But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep [you] from evil." - 2 Thessalonians 3:3
1 Thessalonians 3:2 - "And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith:"
"But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil." - 2 Thessalonians 3:3