1 Thessalonians 4:11

Weymouth NT

and to vie with one another in eagerness for peace, every one minding his own business and working with his hands, as we ordered you to do:

Cross References

Mark 13:34

It is like a man living abroad who has left his house, and given the management to his servants –to each one his special duty– and has ordered the porter to keep awake.

Acts 18:3

and because he was of the same trade –that of tent-maker– he lodged with them and worked with them.

Acts 20:35

In all things I have set you an example, showing you that, by working as I do, you ought to help the weak, and to bear in mind the words of the Lord Jesus, how He Himself said, »`It is more blessed to give than to receive.'«

Romans 12:11

Do not be indolent when zeal is required. Be thoroughly warm-hearted, the Lord's own servants,

Romans 15:20

making it my ambition, however, not to tell the Good News where Christ's name was already known, for fear I should be building on another man's foundation.

1 Corinthians 4:12

Homes we have none. Wearily we toil, working with our own hands. When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we bear it patiently;

2 Corinthians 5:9

And for this reason also we make it our ambition, whether at home or in exile, to please Him perfectly.

Ephesians 4:28

He who has been a thief must steal no more, but, instead of that, should work with his own hands in honest industry, so that he may have something of which he can give the needy a share.

1 Timothy 2:2

including kings and all who are in high station, in order that we may live peaceful and tranquil lives with all godliness and gravity.

1 Timothy 5:13

And at the same time they also learn to be idle as they go round from house to house; and they are not only idle, but are gossips also and busybodies, speaking of things that ought not to be spoken of.

Titus 3:14

And let our people too learn to set a good example in following honest occupations for the supply of their necessities, so that they may not live useless lives.

1 Peter 3:4

Instead of that, it should be a new nature within–the imperishable ornament of a gentle and peaceful spirit, which is indeed precious in the sight of God.

1 Peter 4:15

But let not one of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evil-doer, or as a spy upon other people's business.