2 Thessalonians 3:8

New Century Version

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.

Cross References

2 Kings 6:2

Let’s go to the Jordan River. There everyone can get a log, and let’s build a place there to live.” Elisha said, “Go.”

Nehemiah 5:18

This is what was prepared every day: one ox, six good sheep, and birds. And every ten days there were all kinds of wine. But I never demanded the food that was due a governor, because the people were already working very hard.

Proverbs 31:27

She watches over her family and never wastes her time.

Matthew 6:11

Give us the food we need for each day.

Acts 18:3

Because they were tentmakers, just as he was, he stayed with them and worked with them.

Acts 20:34

You know I always worked to take care of my own needs and the needs of those who were with me.

1 Corinthians 4:12

We work hard with our own hands for our food. When people curse us, we bless them. When they hurt us, we put up with it.

1 Corinthians 9:4

Do we not have the right to eat and drink?

2 Corinthians 11:27

I have done hard and tiring work, and many times I did not sleep. I have been hungry and thirsty, and many times I have been without food. I have been cold and without clothes.

2 Corinthians 11:9

If I needed something when I was with you, I did not trouble any of you. The brothers who came from Macedonia gave me all that I needed. I did not allow myself to depend on you in any way, and I will never depend on you.

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 2:9

Brothers and sisters, I know you remember our hard work and difficulties. We worked night and day so we would not burden any of you while we preached God’s Good News to you.

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 3:12

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