2 Thessalonians 3:8

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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.

Cross References

2 Kings 6:2

Why don't we build a new meeting place near the River Jordan? Each of us could get some wood, then we could build it.” “That's a good idea,” Elisha replied, “get started.”

Nehemiah 5:18

Each day one ox, six of the best sheep, and lots of chickens were prepared. Then every ten days, a large supply of wine was brought in. I knew what a heavy burden this would have been for the people, and so I did not ask for my food allowance as governor.

Proverbs 31:27

She takes good care of her family and is never lazy.

Matthew 6:11

Give us our food for today.

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 20:34

You know how I have worked with my own hands to make a living for myself and my friends.

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.

1 Corinthians 9:4

that Barnabas and I have the right to our food and drink.

2 Corinthians 11:27

I have worked and struggled and spent many sleepless nights. I have gone hungry and thirsty and often had nothing to eat. I have been cold from not having enough clothes to keep me warm.

2 Corinthians 11:9

Even when I was in need, I still didn't bother you. In fact, some of the Lord's followers from Macedonia brought me what I needed. I have not been a burden to you in the past, and I will never be a burden.

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 2:9

My dear friends, you haven't forgotten our hard work and hardships. You remember how night and day we struggled to make a living, so that we could tell you God's message without being a burden to anyone.

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 3:12

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