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2 Ths. 3:8 π 2 Ths. 3:10

2 Thessalonians 3:9

KJV
Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us.
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NKJV
not because we do not have authority, but to make ourselves an example of how you should follow us.
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NASB
not because we do not have the right to this, but in order to offer ourselves as a model for you, that you might follow our example (imitate us).
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NIV
We did this, not because we do not have the right to such help, but in order to make ourselves a model for you to follow.
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Amp.
[It was] not because we do not have a right [to such support], but [we wished] to make ourselves an example for you to follow.
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Wuest
not because we do not have a right [to be financially supported in our work by you] but in order that we might give ourselves to you as a pattern for you to emulate.
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Phps.
This was not because we had no right to ask our necessities of you, but because we wanted to set you an example to imitate.
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Wms.
Not that I have no right to be supported, but to make myself an example for you to follow.
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Writings on the Paidion Books Site
That Reference This Scripture

  1. 5. American Independence vs. Body Interdependence; "Poverty in the Body of Christ" - Neil Girrard
  2. Exploding the Myth of Christ's Delegated Authority - Neil Girrard
  3. Misusing Wealth; Lords of Darkness - Neil Girrard
  4. One Hundred and Seven Theses - Steve Camp
  5. The Paradigm Shift - Neil Girrard
  6. Paul's Fund Raising; The End Time Men - W.W. Fischer
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