2 Thessalonians 3:7-9
3:7 a Teaching by example was highly regarded in the ancient world. Paul himself provided an example by working for his own food (3:8 b; 1 Thes 2:9 c).3:8 d without paying for it: Although Paul taught that workers in the Christian church could receive pay for their labor (3:9 e; see Matt 10:10 f; 1 Cor 9:7-14 g; 1 Tim 5:17-18 h), he did not take advantage of that privilege (1 Thes 2:9 i; 2 Thes 3:6-10 j).
3:9 k Paul had distanced himself from others in the culture who were motivated by fame and money (1 Thes 2:5 l).
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