2 Thessalonians 3:9

Not that we lack this right, but we wanted to offer ourselves as an example for you to imitate.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

not because we don’t have the right, but to make ourselves an example to you, that you should imitate us.

World English Bible (WEB)

Not{G3756} because{G3754} we have{G2192}{(G5719)} not{G3756} power{G1849}, but{G235} to{G2443} make{G1325}{(G5632)} ourselves{G1438} an ensample{G5179} unto you{G5213} to{G1519} follow{G3401}{(G5738)} us{G2248}.

Strong's King James

(9) Not because we don't have the authority but rather to offer ourselves as an example for you to imitate us.

The F.O.G

[9] It wasn't that we don't have the right to such support—we absolutely do! But we wanted to offer ourselves as an example for you to follow, showing you the dignity and value of honest work.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

not because we have not authority, but that ourselves a pattern we might give to you, to imitate us;

Young's Literal Translation

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2 Thessalonians 3:9

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Jean Paul Joseph

2 Thessalonians 3:9