2 Thessalonians 3:14

Authorized King James Version

And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
εἰ
G1487
if, whether, that, etc
#2
δέ
G1161
And
but, and, etc
#3
τις
G5100
some or any person or object
#4
οὐχ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#5
ὑπακούει
G5219
obey
to hear under (as a subordinate), i.e., to listen attentively; by implication, to heed or conform to a command or authority
#6
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
λόγῳ
G3056
word
something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a
#8
ἡμῶν
G2257
our
of (or from) us
#9
διὰ
G1223
by
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
#10
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
ἐπιστολῆς
G1992
this epistle
a written message
#12
τοῦτον
G5126
that
this (person, as objective of verb or preposition)
#13
σημειοῦσθε
G4593
note
to distinguish, i.e., mark (for avoidance)
#14
καὶ
G2532
man and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#15
μὴ
G3361
no
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#16
συναναμίγνυσθε
G4874
company with
to mix up together, i.e., (figurative) associate with
#17
αὐτῷ
G846
him
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
#18
ἵνα
G2443
that
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
#19
ἐντραπῇ·
G1788
he may be ashamed
to invert, i.e., (figuratively and reflexively) in a good sense, to respect; or in a bad one, to confound

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection