2 Thessalonians 3:11

James Moffatt - New Testament

But we are informed that some of your number are loafing, busybodies instead of busy.

Cross References

1 Timothy 5:13

Besides, they become idle unconsciously by gadding about from one house to another — and not merely idle but gossips and busybodies, repeating things they have no right to mention.

1 Peter 4:15

None of you must suffer as a murderer or a thief or a bad character or a revolutionary;

2 Thessalonians 3:6

Brothers, we charge you in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ to shun any brother who is loafing, instead of following the rule you got from us.

1 Thessalonians 4:11

also, endeavour to live quietly, attend to your own business, and — as we charged you — work with your hands,

Ephesians 4:28

Let the thief steal no more; rather let him work and put his hands to an honest task, so as to have something to contribute to the needy.