2 Thessalonians 3:8

New International Reader's Version

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.

Cross References

2 Kings 6:2

We would like to go to the Jordan River. Each of us can get some wood there. We want to build a place there for us to meet.” Elisha said, “Go.”

Nehemiah 5:18

Each day one ox, six of the best sheep and some birds were prepared for me. Every ten days plenty of wine of all kinds was brought in as well. In spite of all that, I never asked for the food that was provided for my table. That’s because the people were already paying too many taxes.

Proverbs 31:27

She watches over family matters. She is busy all the time.

Matthew 6:11

Give us today our daily bread.

Acts 18:3

They were tentmakers, just as he was. So he stayed and worked with them.

Acts 20:34

You yourselves know that I have used my own hands to meet my needs. I have also met the needs of my companions.

1 Corinthians 4:12

We work hard with our own hands. When others curse us, we bless them. When we are attacked, we put up with it.

1 Corinthians 9:4

Don’t we have the right to eat and drink?

2 Corinthians 11:27

I have worked very hard. Often I have gone without sleep. I have been hungry and thirsty. Often I have gone without food. I have been cold and naked.

2 Corinthians 11:9

When I was with you and needed something, I didn’t cause you any expense. The believers who came from Macedonia gave me what I needed. I haven’t caused you any expense at all. And I won’t ever do it.

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 2:9

Brothers and sisters, I am sure you remember how hard we worked. We labored night and day while we preached to you God’s good news. We didn’t want to cause you any expense.

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 3:12

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.