2 Thessalonians 3:8

Bible in Basic English 1965

And we did not take food from any man for nothing, but were working hard night and day not to be a trouble to any of you:

Cross References

2 Kings 6:2

So let us go to Jordan, and let everyone get to work cutting boards, and we will make a living-place for ourselves there. And he said to them, Go, then.

Nehemiah 5:18

Now the food made ready for one day was one ox and six fat sheep, as well as fowls; and once in ten days a store of all sorts of wine: but all the same, I did not take the food to which the ruler had a right, because the people were crushed under a hard yoke.

Proverbs 31:27

She gives attention to the ways of her family, she does not take her food without working for it.

Matthew 6:11

Give us this day bread for our needs.

Acts 18:3

And because he was of the same trade, he was living with them, and they did their work together; for by trade they were tent-makers.

Acts 20:34

You yourselves have seen that with these hands I got what was necessary for me and those who were with me.

1 Corinthians 4:12

And with our hands we do the hardest work: when they give us curses we give blessings, when we undergo punishment we take it quietly;

1 Corinthians 9:4

Have we no right to take food and drink?

2 Corinthians 11:27

In hard work and weariness, in frequent watchings, going without food and drink, cold and in need of clothing.

2 Corinthians 11:9

And when I was present with you, and was in need, I let no man be responsible for me; for the brothers, when they came from Macedonia, gave me whatever was needed; and in everything I kept myself from being a trouble to you, and I will go on doing so.

Ephesians 4:28

Let him who was a thief be so no longer, but let him do good work with his hands, so that he may have something to give to him who is in need.

1 Thessalonians 2:9

For you have the memory, my brothers, of our trouble and care; how, working night and day, so that we might not be a trouble to any of you, we gave you the good news of God.

1 Thessalonians 4:11

And that you may take pride in being quiet and doing your business, working with your hands as we gave you orders;

2 Thessalonians 3:12

Now to such we give orders and make request in the Lord Jesus, that, working quietly, they get their living.