We command and exhort

(παραγγελλομεν κα παρακαλουμεν). Paul asserts his authority as an apostle and pleads as a man and minister.That with quietness they work, and eat their own bread

(ινα μετα ησυχιας εργαζομενο τον εαυτων αρτον εσθιωσιν). Substance of the command and exhortation by ινα and the present subjunctive εσθιωσιν. Literally,that working with quietness they keep on eating their own bread

. The precise opposite of their conduct in verse 2 Thessalonians 3:11.

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Old Testament