2 Thessalonians 3:6 “Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to…”

2 Thessalonians 3:6

Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who leads an undisciplined life that is not in keeping with the tradition you received from us.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us.

World English Bible

Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw yourselves from every brother who walks in rebellion and not after the tradition which they received from us.

American Standard Version

Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which they received of us.

Geneva Bible 1599

We warne you, brethren, in the Name of our Lord Iesus Christ, that ye withdrawe your selues from euery brother that walketh inordinately, and not after the instruction, which hee receiued of vs.

Darby Translation

Now we enjoin you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw from every brother walking disorderly and not according to the instruction which he received from us.

Young's Literal Translation

And we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to withdraw yourselves from every brother disorderly walking, and not after the deliverance that ye received from us,

Bible in Basic English

Now we give you orders, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from all those whose behaviour is not well ordered and in harmony with the teaching which they had from us.

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Cross references

“in the”

Colossians 3:17 1 Thessalonians 4:1 1 Corinthians 5:4 Ephesians 4:17 2 Corinthians 2:10 2 Timothy 4:1

Colossians 3:17 · BSB

And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

1 Thessalonians 4:1 · BSB

Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more.

1 Corinthians 5:4 · BSB

When you are assembled in the name of our Lord Jesus and I am with you in spirit, along with the power of the Lord Jesus,

Ephesians 4:17 · BSB

So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking.

2 Corinthians 2:10 · BSB

If you forgive anyone, I also forgive him. And if I have forgiven anything, I have forgiven it in the presence of Christ for your sake,

2 Timothy 4:1 · BSB

I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of His appearing and His kingdom:

“that ye”

Romans 16:17 2 Timothy 3:5 Matthew 18:17 1 Corinthians 5:11–13 1 Timothy 6:5 2 Thessalonians 3:14

Romans 16:17 · BSB

Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them.

2 Timothy 3:5 · BSB

having a form of godliness but denying its power. Turn away from such as these!

Matthew 18:17 · BSB

If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, regard him as you would a pagan or a tax collector.

1 Corinthians 5:11–13 · BSB

But now I am writing you not to associate with anyone who claims to be a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or a verbal abuser, a drunkard or a swindler. With such a man do not even eat.

1 Timothy 6:5 · BSB

and constant friction between men of depraved mind who are devoid of the truth. These men regard godliness as a means of gain.

2 Thessalonians 3:14 · BSB

Take note of anyone who does not obey the instructions we have given in this letter. Do not associate with him, so that he may be ashamed.

“walketh”

2 Thessalonians 3:7 1 Thessalonians 5:14 1 Thessalonians 4:11 2 Thessalonians 3:11

2 Thessalonians 3:7 · BSB

For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not undisciplined among you,

1 Thessalonians 5:14 · BSB

And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.

1 Thessalonians 4:11 · BSB

and to aspire to live quietly, to attend to your own matters, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you.

2 Thessalonians 3:11 · BSB

For we hear that some of you are leading undisciplined lives, accomplishing nothing, but being busybodies.

“after”

2 Thessalonians 2:15 2 Thessalonians 3:10

2 Thessalonians 2:15 · BSB

Therefore, brothers, stand firm and cling to the traditions we taught you, whether by speech or by letter.

2 Thessalonians 3:10 · BSB

For even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “If anyone is unwilling to work, he shall not eat.”

Also

1 Corinthians 11:2

1 Corinthians 11:2 · BSB

Now I commend you for remembering me in everything and for maintaining the traditions, just as I passed them on to you.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

5May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.

7For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not undisciplined among you,

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