2 Thessalonians 3:12

James Moffatt - New Testament

Now in the Lord Jesus Christ we charge and exhort such persons to keep quiet, to do their work and earn their own living.

Cross References

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.

2 Thessalonians 3:8

we did not take free meals from anyone; no, toiling hard at our trade, we worked night and day, so as not to be a burden to any of you.

1 Thessalonians 4:1

Finally, brothers, we beg and beseech you in the Lord Jesus to follow our instructions about the way you are to live so as to satisfy God; you are leading that life, but you are to excel in it still further.

Luke 11:3

give us our bread for the morrow day by day,

1 Timothy 2:2

for kings and all in authority, that we may lead a tranquil life in all piety and gravity;