2 Thessalonians 3:12

“Now them that are such, &c.] For this was not the case and character of them all. Did such practices generally obtain, no community, civil or religious, could subsist. And the apostle wisely distinguishes them from others, that the innocent might not be involved in the charge. We command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ; using both authority and entreaty; taking every way to reclaim them, commanding in the name of Christ and beseeching for the sake of Christ that with quietness they work: with their own hands, at their proper callings, and so support themselves, provide for their families, and have something to give to them that are in need; by which means they will live peaceable and…”

“by--The oldest manuscripts read, "IN the Lord Jesus." So the Greek, Th1 4:1, implying the sphere wherein such conduct is appropriate and consistent. "We exhort you thus, as ministers IN Christ, exhorting our people IN Christ." with quietness--quiet industry; laying aside restless, bustling, intermeddling officiousness (Th2 3:11). their own--bread earned by themselves, not another's bread (Th2 3:8).”

“Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus ... - A more solemn command and appeal to do what he had before enjoined on all of them; 1 Thessalonians 4:11; see the notes on that verse. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Work quietly - Letting the concerns of other people alone. 2 Thessalonians 3:14”

“3:12 Paul underscores the strength of the command by appealing to the authority of the Lord Jesus (as in 3:6; 1 Thes 4:1-2). • settle down: i.e., lead a quiet life instead of being involved in meddlesome activities (see 1 Thes 4:11).”

“we: Th2 3:6 that with: Gen 49:14, Gen 49:15; Pro 17:1; Ecc 4:6; Eph 4:28; Th1 4:11; Ti1 2:2 eat: Th2 3:8; Luk 11:3 2 Thessalonians 3:13”