For we hear that there are some among you walking in a disorderly manner, not working at all, but being busybodies. Truth to Learn There is a difference between taking care of the needs of others and becoming a know-it-all busybody. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “we...
2 Thessalonians 3:10 – A Fine Line
For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: If anyone is not willing to work, neither is he to eat. Truth to Learn There is a difference between showing love and enabling the laziness of others. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “we commanded” is...
2 Thessalonians 3:8 – A Servant Above Reproach
nor did we eat anyone's bread as a free gift, but worked with labor and toil night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you, Truth to Learn The Apostle Paul behaved above reproach in his ministry. Behind the Words The Greek word translated...
1 Thessalonians 2:9 – Hard Labor
For you recall, brothers, our labor and hard work; laboring night and day so that we might not be a burden to any of you, we preached to you the gospel of God. Truth to Learn Serving God sometimes requires hard work. Behind the Words “Labor” is translated from...
Ephesians 4:28 – Give or Take
The one stealing, let him steal no more, but rather let him labor, working what is good with his own hands, that he may have something to give him who has need. Truth to Learn Overcome the problem of stealing by giving to others. Behind the Words The words...
James 2:9 – Sinful Favoritism
but if you show partiality, you commit sin, being convicted by the law as transgressors. Truth to Learn When we show special attention to those who are rich and powerful, we are sinning! Behind the Words “But if you show partiality” is a conditional clause, which, based on the grammatical...
2 Thessalonians 3:11 – Another Fine Line
For we hear that there are some who walk among you in a disorderly manner, not working at all, but are busybodies. Truth to Learn There is a difference between taking care of the needs of others and becoming a know-it-all busybody. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “we...
2 Thessalonians 3:10 – A Fine Line
For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat. Truth to Learn There is a difference between showing love and enabling the laziness of others. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “we commanded” is parangellō, which is made up...
2 Thessalonians 3:8 – A Servant Above Reproach
nor did we eat anyone's bread free of charge, but worked with labor and toil night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you, Truth to Learn The Apostle Paul behaved above reproach in his ministry. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “free of...
1 Thessalonians 2:9 – Hard Labor
For you remember, brethren, our labor and toil; for laboring night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you, we preached to you the gospel of God. Truth to Learn Serving God sometimes requires hard work. Behind the Words “Labor” is translated from the Greek...
Ephesians 4:28 – Give or Take
Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something to give him who has need. Truth to Learn Overcome the problem of stealing by giving to others. Behind the Words The words “stole” and “steal”...
Romans 16:12 – Hard Working Women
Romans 16:12 - Hard Working Women Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, who have labored in the Lord. Greet the beloved Persis, who labored much in the Lord. Truth to Learn There are many hard working women in the church! Behind the Words The names “Tryphena and Tryphosa” are Greek and are...