· Translation: KJV

2 Thessalonians 3:15Don't count him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.

The setting

Paul clarifies his harsh previous verse - discipline doesn't mean hatred. This is tough love within the family of God. Thessaloniki, Greece, ~51 AD.

The emotion here: clarifying with pastoral tenderness

The original word

noutheteō (νουθετέω) — to put in mind, warn with concern, not attack but instruct

Why it matters

Greek culture emphasized honor and shame; Paul had to clarify this wasn't about public humiliation

Read with care

What most readers miss in 2 Thessalonians 3:15

The word 'brother' here means Paul still considers the problematic person family

Common misconceptionMany think church discipline means hatred or rejection, but Paul insists it's actually an act of family love - like parents disciplining children they adore.

Bible Genome reading

2 Thessalonians 3:15 — Bible Genome reading

SpeakerPaul
Eraearly_church
Primary emotiongrowing
Literary typeteaching
MarkCommand

Emotional genome

Comfort power50%
Quotability70%
Memorability60%
Crisis relevance80%
Standalone60%
Themes:brotherly lovecorrection

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Open 2 Thessalonians 3

2 Thessalonians 3:15 comes from the book of 2 Thessalonians, written during the early_church period. These words are attributed to Paul. The dominant emotion in this verse is growing, with a comfort power of 50% and a tone that is tender. It belongs to the teaching genre of biblical literature. Key themes include brotherly love, correction. Notable phrases: don't count him as an enemy; admonish him as a brother. This verse contains a command.

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