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2 Thessalonians 3:7
For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not undisciplined among you,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to the Thessalonian church, addressing the community immediately after commanding them to separate from undisciplined believers.
The words — αὐτοὶ (autoi) translates to "yourselves," and μιμεῖσθαι (mimeisthai) means "to imitate."
The thread — The pattern of apostolic modeling connects to 2 Thessalonians 3:6, 2 Thessalonians 3:9, and 1 Corinthians 4:16.
Why it lands — The text states that the readers already know the apostles worked without being a burden, so it demands they align their daily conduct with that documented example.
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The Greek words
King James Version
For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;
Cross-references
- 2 Thessalonians 3:6 Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who leads an undisciplined life that is not in keeping with the tradition you received from us.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:9 Not that we lack this right, but we wanted to offer ourselves as an example for you to imitate.
- 1 Corinthians 4:16 Therefore I urge you to imitate me.
- 1 Corinthians 11:1 You are to imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.
- Philippians 3:17 Join one another in following my example, brothers, and carefully observe those who walk according to the pattern we set for you.
- 1 Thessalonians 1:6 And you became imitators of us and of the Lord when you welcomed the message with the joy of the Holy Spirit, in spite of your great suffering.
- Titus 2:7 In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,
- Philippians 4:9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me, put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
- 1 Timothy 4:12 Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:10 You are witnesses, and so is God, of how holy, righteous, and blameless our conduct was among you who believed.