Pentecost Season · Proper 28 · Year C
2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
A Warning Against Idleness
November 19, 2028
Overview & Insights
"Anyone unwilling to work should not eat." (2 Thessalonians 3:10)
Paul instructs the church to keep away from believers living in idleness rather than following the pattern of hard work he modeled among them. He closes with a plea not to weary in doing what is right.
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Commentary
Commentary on 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 Working Preacher
Explains the community tension behind Paul's command about idleness and work.
2 Thessalonians 3 Commentary: Guidance for Church Life Enduring Word · David Guzik
Evangelical verse-by-verse treatment of Paul's closing instructions.
2 Thessalonians 3:6 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentators on Paul's command to keep away from the disorderly.
2 Thessalonians 3 Commentary Precept Austin
Verse-by-verse study notes with word studies on idleness and imitation.
2 Thessalonians 3:6 Interlinear BibleHub
Greek interlinear for the word behind 'living in idleness' (ataktos).
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