Vincent's Word Studies in the NT

2 Thessalonians 3:8

Any man's bread [α ρ τ ο ν π α ρ α τ ι ν ο ς]. Lit. bread from any one, or at any man's hand.

For nought [δ ω ρ ε α ν]. The word is a noun, meaning a gift. See John 4:10; Acts 2:38; Romans 5:15. The accusative often adverbially as here; as a gift, gratis. Comp. Matthew 10:8; Romans 3:24; Revelation 21:6. Labor and travail. See on 1 Thessalonians 1:3.

Be chargeable [ε π ι β α ρ η σ α ι]. P o. Better, burden. By depending upon them for pecuniary support. Comp. 1 Corinthians 9:3-18, and see on 1 Thessalonians 2:6.

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2 Thessalonians 3:8

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