2 Thessalonians 3:11

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Now we learn that some of you waste your time and won't do any work, except the work of a busybody.

Cross References

Ephesians 4:28

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

1 Thessalonians 4:11

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

2 Thessalonians 3:6

My dear friends, in the name of the Lord Jesus, I beg you not to have anything to do with any of your people who waste their time and refuse to obey the instructions we gave you.

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.

1 Peter 4:15

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