2 THESSALONIANS 3:14 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed.”
If anyone does not obey what we say in this letter, take note of that person, and have nothing to do with him, that he may be ashamed — apostolic authority is not optional; disobedience to the 'letter' (epistole) incurs discipline. Social ostracism (stello, to avoid) is designed to produce shame (entrope, disgrace) and repentance.
Church Fathers on 2 Thessalonians 3:14
He has not said, He that disobeys, disobeys me, but “note that man.” This is no slight chastisement. “Have no company with him.” Then again he says, “that he may be ashamed.” And he does not permit them to proceed farther. For as he had said, “if any does not work neither let him eat” fearing lest they should perish by hunger, he has added, “But in doing good, be not weary.” Thus having said, “Withdraw yourselves, and have no company with him,” then fearing lest this very…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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