2 THESSALONIANS 3:11 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.”
For we hear that some among you are walking in idleness, mere busybodies, not doing any work — the report (akouō) indicates that the problem has worsened; some are 'busybodies' (periergazomai, meddlers in others' affairs). Idleness (ataxia) breeds mischief.
Church Fathers on 2 Thessalonians 3:11
This indeed he says here; but there, in the first Epistle, he says, “that you may walk honestly towards them that are without.” On what account? Perhaps there was as yet no such thing. For upon another occasion also admonishing, he says, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Acts 20:35 But the expression, “walk honestly” has no reference to disorder; wherefore he added, “that you may have need of nothing.” 1 Thessalonians 4:12 And here he sets down another necessity,…
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