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2 Thessalonians 3:12

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.

2 Thessalonians 3:12 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Thessalonians 3:12

Theological / Devotional

By our Lord Jesus Christ. This tactful addition of an exhortation not only claims the Lord’s authority but implies that those addressed are regarded as being within the fold. The apostle ever wants to hold all who will stay within the church, but he wishes also to ensure their living up to the established standards.

With quietness they work. Compare on 1 Thess. 4:11. The appeal is to a consistent, godly, quiet life of useful labor, in contrast with that of a meddling busybody. The true Christian goes about his duties in a quiet, unostentatious way, being diligent in business, serving the Lord (see Rom. 12:11). Thus, like Paul, he will strive not to be dependent upon anyone for his daily bread (cf. on v. 8).

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