Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his hands, so that he may be able to give to those in need.
2 Thessalonians 3:11 - Revised Standard Version For we hear that some of you are living in idleness, mere busybodies, not doing any work. Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Indeed, we hear that some among you are disorderly [that they are passing their lives in idleness, neglectful of duty], being busy with other people's affairs instead of their own and doing no work. American Standard Version (1901) For we hear of some that walk among you disorderly, that work not at all, but are busybodies. Common English Bible We hear that some of you are living an undisciplined life. They aren’t working, but they are meddling in other people’s business. Catholic Public Domain Version For we have heard that there are some among you who act disruptively, not working at all, but eagerly meddling. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For we have heard there are some among you who walk disorderly, working not at all, but curiously meddling. |
Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his hands, so that he may be able to give to those in need.
to aspire to live quietly, to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we charged you;
Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is living in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us.
Besides that, they learn to be idlers, gadding about from house to house, and not only idlers but gossips and busybodies, saying what they should not.
But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or a wrongdoer, or a mischief-maker;