2 Thessalonians 3:10
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Thessalonians 3:10 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Thessalonians 3:10 is a verse from the book of 2 Thessalonians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Thessalonians 3:10 — KJV
“For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.”
— 2 Thessalonians 3:10 (KJV)
2 Thessalonians 3:10 in Context — About the Book of 2 Thessalonians
2 Thessalonians steadies a church shaken by false reports that the day of the Lord had already come. Paul untangles end-times confusion, commands dignified work over idle speculation, and prays strength into anxious hearts: may the Lord direct your hearts into God's love and Christ's perseverance.
Cross-References for 2 Thessalonians 3:10
“Six days may work be done; but in the seventh is the sabbath of rest, holy to the LORD: whosoever doeth any work in the sabbath day, he shall surely be put to death. holy: Heb. holiness”
Shares key themes with 2 Thessalonians 3:10: even, any, work
“I have not eaten thereof in my mourning, neither have I taken away ought thereof for any unclean use, nor given ought thereof for the dead: but I have hearkened to the voice of the LORD my God, and have done according to all that thou hast commanded me.”
Shares key themes with 2 Thessalonians 3:10: commanded, any, neither
“And the king of Ai he hanged on a tree until eventide: and as soon as the sun was down, Joshua commanded that they should take his carcase down from the tree, and cast it at the entering of the gate of the city, and raise thereon a great heap of stones, that remaineth unto this day.”
Shares key themes with 2 Thessalonians 3:10: even, commanded, should
“She may not eat of any thing that cometh of the vine, neither let her drink wine or strong drink, nor eat any unclean thing: all that I commanded her let her observe.”
Shares key themes with 2 Thessalonians 3:10: commanded, any, neither
“But the people are many, and it is a time of much rain, and we are not able to stand without, neither is this a work of one day or two: for we are many that have transgressed in this thing. we are many...: or, we have greatly offended in this thing”
Shares key themes with 2 Thessalonians 3:10: any, work, neither
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