Berean Standard Bible
“For even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “If anyone is unwilling to work, he shall not eat.””
In 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 Paul addresses believers who were living idly and depending on others' support, possibly because they believed Christ's return was imminent and daily work no longer mattered. Paul reminds them that during his visit he worked night and day to avoid being a burden.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “If anyone is unwilling to work, he shall not eat.”
World English Bible (WEB)
For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: “If anyone will not work, don’t let him eat.”
King James Version (KJV)
For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
American Standard Version (ASV)
For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, If any will not work, neither let him eat.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
For even when we were with you we gave you orders, saying, If any man does no work, let him not have food.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
for even when we were with you, this we did command you, that if any one is not willing to work, neither let him eat,
Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Porque aun estando con vosotros, os denunciábamos esto: Que si alguno no quisiere trabajar, tampoco coma.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Estando aún entre ustedes, pusimos una regla: «El que no trabaja, que tampoco coma».
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