2 Thessalonians 3:11

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

For we hear that some of you are living in idleness, mere busybodies, not doing any work.

Cross References

Ephesians 4:28

Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his hands, so that he may be able to give to those in need.

1 Thessalonians 4:11

to aspire to live quietly, to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we charged you;

2 Thessalonians 3:6

Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is living in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us.

1 Timothy 5:13

Besides that, they learn to be idlers, gadding about from house to house, and not only idlers but gossips and busybodies, saying what they should not.

1 Peter 4:15

But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or a wrongdoer, or a mischief-maker;