2 Thessalonians 3:12

New International Reader's Version

We belong to the Lord Jesus Christ. So we strongly command people like that to settle down. They have to earn the food they eat.

Cross References

Proverbs 17:1

It is better to eat a dry crust of bread in peace and quiet than to eat a big dinner in a house full of fighting.

Ecclesiastes 4:6

One handful with peace and quiet is better than two handfuls with hard work. Working too hard is like chasing the wind.

Luke 11:3

Give us each day our daily bread.

Ephesians 4:28

Anyone who has been stealing must never steal again. Instead, they must work. They must do something useful with their own hands. Then they will have something to give to people in need.

1 Thessalonians 4:1

Now I want to talk about some other matters, brothers and sisters. We taught you how to live in a way that pleases God. In fact, that is how you are living. In the name of the Lord Jesus we ask and beg you to do it more and more.

1 Thessalonians 4:11

And do everything you can to live a quiet life. You should mind your own business. And work with your hands, just as we told you to.

2 Thessalonians 3:8

We didn’t eat anyone’s food without paying for it. In fact, it was just the opposite. We worked night and day. We worked very hard so that we wouldn’t cause any expense to any of you.

1 Timothy 2:2

Pray for kings. Pray for everyone who is in authority. Pray that we can live peaceful and quiet lives. And pray that we will be godly and holy.