2 Thessalonians 3:12

New Century Version

We command those people and beg them in the Lord Jesus Christ to work quietly and earn their own food.

Cross References

Proverbs 17:1

It is better to eat a dry crust of bread in peace than to have a feast where there is quarreling.

Ecclesiastes 4:6

Maybe so, but I say it is better to be content with what little you have. Otherwise, you will always be struggling for more, and that is like chasing the wind.

Luke 11:3

Give us the food we need for each day.

Ephesians 4:28

Those who are stealing must stop stealing and start working. They should earn an honest living for themselves. Then they will have something to share with those who are poor.

1 Thessalonians 4:1

Brothers and sisters, we taught you how to live in a way that will please God, and you are living that way. Now we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live that way even more.

1 Thessalonians 4:11

Do all you can to live a peaceful life. Take care of your own business, and do your own work as we have already told you.

2 Thessalonians 3:8

And when we ate another person’s food, we always paid for it. We worked very hard night and day so we would not be an expense to any of you.

1 Timothy 2:2

Pray for rulers and for all who have authority so that we can have quiet and peaceful lives full of worship and respect for God.