2 Thessalonians 3:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Thessalonians 3:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Thessalonians 3:9 is a verse from the book of 2 Thessalonians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Thessalonians 3:9 — KJV
“Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us.”
— 2 Thessalonians 3:9 (KJV)
2 Thessalonians 3:9 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 3:9
“Wherefore, when I came, was there no man? when I called, was there none to answer? Is my hand shortened at all, that it cannot redeem? or have I no power to deliver? behold, at my rebuke I dry up the sea, I make the rivers a wilderness: their fish stinketh, because there is no water, and dieth for thirst.”
Shares key themes with 2 Thessalonians 3:9: because, power, make
“And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made. created...: Heb. created to make”
Shares key themes with 2 Thessalonians 3:9: because, make
“And also of the son of the bondwoman will I make a nation, because he is thy seed.”
Shares key themes with 2 Thessalonians 3:9: because, make
“And as for the perfume which thou shalt make, ye shall not make to yourselves according to the composition thereof: it shall be unto thee holy for the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 2 Thessalonians 3:9: make, ourselves
“For Moses had said, Consecrate yourselves to day to the LORD, even every man upon his son, and upon his brother; that he may bestow upon you a blessing this day. For Moses...: or, And Moses said, Consecrate yourselves to day to the LORD, because every man hath been against his brother, etc Consecrate...: Heb. Fill your hands”
Shares key themes with 2 Thessalonians 3:9: because, ourselves
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