2 Thessalonians 3:12

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2 Thessalonians 3:10–14 · Berean Standard Bible

10 For even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “If anyone is unwilling to work, he shall not eat.”

11 Yet we hear that some of you are leading undisciplined lives and accomplishing nothing but being busybodies.

12 We command and urge such people by our Lord Jesus Christ to begin working quietly to earn their own living.

13 But as for you, brothers, do not grow weary in well-doing.

14 Take note of anyone who does not obey the instructions we have given in this letter. Do not associate with him, so that he may be ashamed.

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Cross-references

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Genesis 49:14

Issachar is a strong donkey, lying down between the sheepfolds.

Genesis 49:15

He saw that his resting place was good and that his land was pleasant, so he bent his shoulder to the burden and submitted to labor as a servant.

Proverbs 17:1

Better a dry morsel in quietness than a house full of feasting with strife.

Ecclesiastes 4:6

Better one handful with tranquility than two handfuls with toil and pursuit of the wind.

Ephesians 4:28

He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need.

1 Thessalonians 4:11

and to aspire to live quietly, to attend to your own matters, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you.

1 Timothy 2:2

for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.

2 Thessalonians 3:8

nor did we eat anyone’s food without paying for it. Instead, in labor and toil, we worked night and day so that we would not be a burden to any of you.

Luke 11:3

Give us each day our daily bread.