2 Thessalonians 3:6

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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.

Cross References

Matthew 18:17

If the follower refuses to listen to them, report the matter to the church. Anyone who refuses to listen to the church must be treated like an unbeliever or a tax collector.

Romans 16:17

My friends, I beg you to watch out for anyone who causes trouble and divides the church by refusing to do what all of you were taught. Stay away from them!

1 Corinthians 11:2

I am proud of you, because you always remember me and obey the teachings I gave you.

1 Corinthians 5:9

In my other letter I told you not to have anything to do with immoral people.

2 Corinthians 2:10

I will forgive anyone you forgive. Yes, for your sake and with Christ as my witness, I have forgiven whatever needed to be forgiven.

Ephesians 4:17

As a follower of the Lord, I order you to stop living like stupid, godless people.

Colossians 3:17

Whatever you say or do should be done in the name of the Lord Jesus, as you give thanks to God the Father because of him.

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.

1 Thessalonians 5:14

My friends, we beg you to warn anyone who isn't living right. Encourage anyone who feels left out, help all who are weak, and be patient with everyone.

2 Thessalonians 2:15

My friends, that's why you must remain faithful and follow closely what we taught you in person and by our letters.

2 Thessalonians 3:7

You know that you should follow our example. We didn't waste our time being lazy,

1 Timothy 5:21

In the presence of God and Christ Jesus and their chosen angels, I order you to follow my instructions! Be fair with everyone, and don't have any favourites.

1 Timothy 6:5

and nasty quarrels. They have wicked minds and have missed out on the truth. These people think religion is supposed to make you rich.

2 Timothy 3:5

Even though they will make a show of being religious, their religion won't be real. Don't have anything to do with such people.

2 Timothy 4:1

When Christ Jesus comes as king, he will be the judge of everyone, whether they are living or dead. So with God and Christ as witnesses, I command you

2 John 1:10

If people won't agree to this teaching, don't welcome them into your home or even greet them.