KJV ORIGINAL
Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But don't treat him like he's your enemy, call him out like you would a brother.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Correction hits different when it comes from love, not anger.
📚 Historical Context
The Apostle Paul wrote 2 Thessalonians to the early Christian church in Thessalonica, a city in ancient Greece facing persecution and internal challenges like idleness among some believers. In this letter, Paul addresses how the church should handle disorderly members, instructing them to warn and distance themselves from such individuals while maintaining a spirit of love. He emphasizes this approach to preserve unity and holiness within the community.
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