KJV 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.
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2 Thessalonians 3:6
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.
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BSB Berean Standard Bible
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.
WEB 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.
ASV 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.
YLT 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,
Surrounding context — 2 Thessalonians 3
3 But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep [you] from evil.
4 And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command you.
5 And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ.
6 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.
7 For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;
8 Neither did we eat any man’s bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you:
9 Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us.
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These Hebrew/Greek tokens are linked by Strong's number. Click one for its lexicon definition and other occurrences.
ΠαραγγέλλομενG3853 · parangellōto orderδὲG1161 · dethenὑμῖν,G4771 · suyouἀδελφοί,G80 · adelphosbrotherἐνG1722 · enin/on/amongὀνόματιG3686 · onomanameτοῦG3588 · hothe/this/whoκυρίουG2962 · kurioslord: GodἡμῶνG3165 · memeἸησοῦG2424 · IēsousJesusΧριστοῦ,G5547 · ChristosChristστέλλεσθαιG4724 · stellōto avoidὑμᾶςG4771 · suyouἀπὸG575 · apoaway fromπαντὸςG3956 · pasallἀδελφοῦG80 · adelphosbrotherἀτάκτωςG814 · ataktōsidlyπεριπατοῦντοςG4043 · peripateōto walkκαὶG2532 · kaiandμὴG3361 · mēnotκατὰG2596 · kataaccording toτὴνG3588 · hothe/this/whoπαράδοσινG3862 · paradosistraditionἣνG3739 · hos, hēwhichπαρελάβοσανG3880 · paralambanōto takeπαρ᾽G3844 · parafrom/with/besideἡμῶν.G3165 · meme
Cross-references
2 Thessalonians 3:10-11For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.2 Thessalonians 3:7For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;Colossians 3:17And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, [do] all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.Romans 16:17Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.1 Thessalonians 5:14Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all [men].2 Thessalonians 2:15Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.1 Thessalonians 4:1Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort [you] by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, [so] ye would abound more and more.2 Timothy 3:5Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.2 Thessalonians 3:14-15And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed.1 Thessalonians 4:11And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;1 Corinthians 11:2Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered [them] to you.1 Corinthians 5:4In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ,Ephesians 4:17This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind,1 Corinthians 5:11-13But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat.Matthew 18:17And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell [it] unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican.2 Corinthians 2:10To whom ye forgive any thing, I [forgive] also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave [it], for your sakes [forgave I it] in the person of Christ;Hebrews 12:15-16Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble [you], and thereby many be defiled;2 Timothy 4:1I charge [thee] therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom;
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