2 Thessalonians 3:12

God's Word

We order and encourage such people by the Lord Jesus Christ to pay attention to their own work so they can support themselves.

Cross References

Proverbs 17:1

Better a bite of dry bread ⌞eaten⌟ in peace than a family feast filled with strife.

Ecclesiastes 4:6

One handful of peace and quiet is better than two handfuls of hard work and of trying to catch the wind.

Luke 11:3

Give us our bread day by day.

Ephesians 4:28

Thieves must quit stealing and, instead, they must work hard. They should do something good with their hands so that they’ll have something to share with those in need.

1 Thessalonians 4:1

Now then, brothers and sisters, because of the Lord Jesus we ask and encourage you to excel in living a God-pleasing life even more than you already do. Do this the way we taught you.

1 Thessalonians 4:11

Also, make it your goal to live quietly, do your work, and earn your own living, as we ordered you.

2 Thessalonians 3:8

We didn’t eat anyone’s food without paying for it. Instead, we worked hard and struggled night and day in order not to be a burden to any of you.

1 Timothy 2:2

for rulers, and for everyone who has authority over us. Pray for these people so that we can have a quiet and peaceful life always lived in a godly and reverent way.