2 Thessalonians 3:9
2 Thessalonians · New Testament · Chapter 3
“Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us.”2 Thessalonians 3:9
What Does 2 Thessalonians 3:9 Mean?
2 Thessalonians 3:9 is found in the book of 2 Thessalonians, chapter 3, verse 9 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 17 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (17)
These passages are connected to 2 Thessalonians 3:9 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
2 Thessalonians 3:7“For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;”1 Corinthians 11:1“Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.”1 Corinthians 4:16“Wherefore I beseech you, be ye followers of me.”1 Peter 5:3“Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.”Hebrews 10:24“And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:”Philippians 3:17“Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample.”1 Corinthians 6:12“All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.”1 Thessalonians 1:6“And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost:”Titus 2:7“In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,”1 Corinthians 9:4“Have we not power to eat and to drink?”1 Thessalonians 2:6“Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.”Galatians 6:6“Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.”Hebrews 13:7“Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.”Matthew 10:10“Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat.”John 13:15“For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.”2 Samuel 19:11“And king David sent to Zadok and to Abiathar the priests, saying, Speak unto the elders of Judah, saying, Why are ye the last to bring the king back to his house? seeing the speech of all Israel is come to the king, even to his house.”1 Peter 2:21“For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:”
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