2 Thessalonians 3:7

Updated: June 3, 2025

For you know how you ought to imitate us. For we didn’t behave ourselves rebelliously among you,

World English Bible (WEB)

For{G1063} yourselves{G846} know{G1492}{(G5758)} how{G4459} ye ought{G1163}{(G5748)} to follow{G3401}{(G5738)} us{G2248}: for{G3754} we behaved{G812} not{G3756} ourselves disorderly{G812}{(G5656)} among{G1722} you{G5213};

KJV with Strongs

(7) For you know how you should imitate us because we don't behave irresponsibly in you!

The F.O.G

[7] You know perfectly well how you should follow our example. We weren't idle when we lived among you, taking advantage of your hospitality.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

for yourselves have known how it behoveth you to imitate us, because we did not act disorderly among you;

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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