2 Thessalonians 3:12

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

So, for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ, we ask and beg these people to settle down and start working for a living.

Cross References

Proverbs 17:1

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

Ecclesiastes 4:6

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

Luke 11:3

Give us each day the food we need.

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 4:1

Finally, my dear friends, since you belong to the Lord Jesus, we beg and urge you to live as we taught you. Then you will please God. You are already living that way, but try even harder.

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 3:8

and we didn't accept food from anyone without paying for it. We didn't want to be a burden to any of you, so night and day we worked as hard as we could.

1 Timothy 2:2

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