1 Thessalonians 4:11

Conservative English Version

Try your best to live quietly, to mind your own business, and to work hard, just as we taught you to do.

Cross References

Proverbs 17:1

A dry crust of bread eaten in peace and quiet is better than a feast eaten where everyone argues.

Proverbs 17:14

The start of an argument is like a water leak-- so stop it before real trouble breaks out.

Ecclesiastes 4:6

Yet a very little food eaten in peace is better than twice as much earned from overwork and chasing the wind.

Lamentations 3:26

It is good to wait patiently for the LORD to save us.

Mark 13:34

It is like what happens when a man goes away for a while and places his servants in charge of everything. He tells each of them what to do, and he orders the guard to keep alert.

Acts 18:3

and found out that they were tent makers. Paul was a tent maker too. So he stayed with them, and they worked together.

Acts 20:35

By everything I did, I showed how you should work to help everyone who is weak. Remember that our Lord Jesus said, "More blessings come from giving than from receiving."

Romans 12:11

Never give up. Eagerly follow the Holy Spirit and serve the Lord.

Romans 15:20

But I have always tried to preach where people have never heard about Christ. I am like a builder who doesn't build on anyone else's foundation.

1 Corinthians 4:12

We work hard with our own hands, and when people abuse us, we wish them well. When we suffer, we are patient.

2 Corinthians 5:9

But whether we are at home with the Lord or away from him, we still try our best to please him.

Ephesians 4:28

If you are a thief, quit stealing. Be honest and work hard, so you will have something to give to people in need.

1 Timothy 2:2

Pray for kings and others in power, so that we may live quiet and peaceful lives as we worship and honor God.

1 Timothy 5:13

Besides, they will become lazy and get into the habit of going from house to house. Next, they will start gossiping and become busybodies, talking about things that are none of their business.

Titus 3:14

Our people should learn to spend their time doing something useful and worthwhile.

1 Peter 3:4

Be beautiful in your heart by being gentle and quiet. This kind of beauty will last, and God considers it very special.

1 Peter 4:15

But you deserve to suffer if you are a murderer, a thief, a crook, or a busybody.