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2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
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| Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
 | "Labor
and Industry," Comparative World Scriptures from United
Communities of Spirit. |
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Chapter IX, The
Epistle of Ignatius to the Magnesians,
Ignatius of Antioch (c. 110).
(Longer version only - 4th cent interpolation.) |
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Chapter V, On
Idolatry,
Tertullian
(c. 211) |
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V.16, Against
Marcion,
Tertullian
(c. 212) |
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Chapter
II, On Monogamy,
Tertullian
(c. 215) |
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Chapter
XIII,
Chapter
XIV,
Chapter
XVIII, On Modesty,
Tertullian
(c. 217) |
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On the
Unity of the Church,
Cyprian
of Carthage (c. 250) |
| From the Geneva Notes. |
| From
Matthew
Henry's Commentary. |
| From
Wesley's
Notes. |
| From the
Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871). |
| From
The People's
New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891. |
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| Contemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
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First
Thoughts on Year C Epistle Passages in the Lectionary,"
Pentecost 25, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in
Australia.
 | "Paul's model is
likely to become increasingly relevant in contexts where congregations can
no longer afford paid ministers. Sometimes it is appropriate even when
they can." |
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| 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13,
Comments (commentary) and
Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Pentecost 24C, Chris
Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal. |
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"The
Obligation to Work,"
Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible
Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed
textual notes. |
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"Faith on Idle," Michael Battle, The
Christian Century, 2001. Religion Online.
| "We are to address the bored and idle
among us by gently fostering hope. This demands that we not rush to
alleviate boredom, but that we negotiate true desire over hopelessness." |
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"Weariness
in Well-Doing," Joseph M. Mcshane, SJ, The
Christian Century, 1989. At Religion Online.
| "We are even more driven than
our predecessors by the demand for visible results and achievement...No
such reports apply to serving God. The "book of remembrance"
contains the names of those beloved by God, not their annual
reports. Any demand for "results" undermines the true
basis of salvation -- endurance in doing good." |
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"OOPS!
Here's What I Mean..." Expository Essay, Dr. William R. Long.
| "The bottom line for Paul is
'doing right' and not 'growing weary' or 'losing heart' in the
process." |
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| Articles & Background:
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| Articles in
ATLAS Journals. (Direct link when you are
subscribed and logged in to
ATLASerials online collection of Religion and Theology Journals.):
| Battle, Michael, "Faith on Idle,"
The Christian Century, 2001.
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| Horrell, David, "Leadership Patterns
and the Development of Ideology in Early Christianity," Sociology of
Religion, 1997.
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| Skeen, Judy, "Not as Enemies, But
Kin: Discipline in the Family of God - 2 Thessalonians 3:6-10,"
Review & Expositor, 1999.
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| Weaver, Dorothy Jean, "2 Thessalonians 3:6-15,
Between Text and Sermon," Interpretation, 2007.
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| Wilson, Francis, "Reflections on Work
in a Sustainable Society," The Ecumenical Review, 1996.
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| Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
| Clip Art,
2
Thessalonians 3:9, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators. |
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No Healing,
Reverend Fun Cartoon, gospelcom.net.
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