2 Thessalonians 3:12

The English Standar Version

Now such persons we command and encourage in the Lord Jesus Christ to do their work quietly and to earn their own living.[4]

Cross References

Proverbs 17:1

Better is a dry morsel with quiet than a house full of feasting[1] with strife.

Ecclesiastes 4:6

Better is a handful of quietness than two hands full of toil and a striving after wind.

Luke 11:3

Give us each day our daily bread,[2]

Ephesians 4:28

Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need.

1 Thessalonians 4:1

Finally, then, brothers,[1] we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to live[2] and to please God, just as you are doing, that you do so more and more.

1 Thessalonians 4:11

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

2 Thessalonians 3:8

nor did we eat anyone's bread without paying for it, but with toil and labor we worked night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you.

1 Timothy 2:2

for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.