2 Thessalonians 3:12 “We command and urge such people by our Lord Jesus Christ to begin work…”

2 Thessalonians 3:12

We command and urge such people by our Lord Jesus Christ to begin working quietly to earn their own living.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.

World English Bible

Now those who are that way, we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, that they work with quietness and eat their own bread.

American Standard Version

Now them that are such we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.

Geneva Bible 1599

Therefore them that are such, we warne and exhort by our Lord Iesus Christ, that they worke with quietnes, and eate their owne bread.

Darby Translation

Now such we enjoin and exhort in [the] Lord Jesus Christ, that working quietly they eat their own bread.

Young's Literal Translation

and such we command and exhort through our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness working, their own bread they may eat;

Bible in Basic English

Now to such we give orders and make request in the Lord Jesus, that, working quietly, they get their living.

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Cross references

“that with”

Ephesians 4:28 1 Thessalonians 4:11 Proverbs 17:1 Ecclesiastes 4:6 1 Timothy 2:2 Genesis 49:14

Ephesians 4:28 · BSB

He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need.

1 Thessalonians 4:11 · BSB

and to aspire to live quietly, to attend to your own matters, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you.

Proverbs 17:1 · BSB

Better a dry morsel in quietness than a house full of feasting with strife.

Ecclesiastes 4:6 · BSB

Better one handful with tranquility than two handfuls with toil and pursuit of the wind.

1 Timothy 2:2 · BSB

for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.

Genesis 49:14 · BSB

Issachar is a strong donkey, lying down between the sheepfolds.

“eat”

2 Thessalonians 3:8 Luke 11:3

2 Thessalonians 3:8 · BSB

nor did we eat anyone’s food without paying for it. Instead, in labor and toil, we worked night and day so that we would not be a burden to any of you.

Luke 11:3 · BSB

Give us each day our daily bread.

Also

1 Thessalonians 4:1

1 Thessalonians 4:1 · BSB

Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

11For we hear that some of you are leading undisciplined lives, accomplishing nothing, but being busybodies.

13But as for you, brothers, do not grow weary in well-doing.

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