2 Thessalonians 3:10

New King James Version

¹⁰For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat.

2 Thessalonians 3:10

New American Standard Bible

¹⁰For even ^(A)when we were with you, we used to give you this order: ^(B)if anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to eat, either.

¹⁰For even while we were with you, we used to give you this order: if anyone is not willing to work, then he is ^[a]not to eat, either.

2 Thessalonians 3:10 I.e. if one is able, but unwilling to work to provide for himself or his family, it is unjust for him to receive the necessities of life provided free by those who willingly work.

¹⁰For even when we were with you,^(A) we gave you this rule: “The one who is unwilling to work^(B) shall not eat.”

¹⁰For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

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