2 Thessalonians 3:11

The Text-Critical English New Testament

For we hear that some among you are walking in idleness, not working at all, but being busybodies.

Cross References

Ephesians 4:28

He who steals must no longer steal; rather he must labor, doing honest work with his hands, so that he may have something to contribute to anyone in need.

1 Thessalonians 4:11

We urge you to aspire to lead a quiet life, to attend to your own affairs, and to work with your own hands, just as we commanded you,

2 Thessalonians 3:6

Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep yourselves away from every brother who walks in idleness and does not live according to the teaching we passed on to them.

1 Timothy 5:13

At the same time, they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house. And they are not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, saying things they should not say.

1 Peter 4:15

None of you should suffer as a murderer, thief, evildoer, or meddler,