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1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

11 Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you,

12 so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.

Cross References for 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

Ephesians 4:28 - He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with his o... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:28 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:28

2 Thessalonians 3:10 - For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: “If a man will not work, he shall not eat.” Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:10 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:10

Acts 20:35 - In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembe... Click to read the verse Acts 20:35 Click to read the verse Acts 20:35

Proverbs 31:27 - She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Click to read the verse Proverbs 31:27 Click to read the verse Proverbs 31:27

1 Timothy 5:13 - Besides, they get into the habit of being idle and going about from house to house. And not onl... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:13 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:13

Acts 18:3 - and because he was a tentmaker as they were, he stayed and worked with them. Click to read the verse Acts 18:3 Click to read the verse Acts 18:3

Lamentations 3:26 - it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord. Click to read the verse Lamentations 3:26 Click to read the verse Lamentations 3:26

Mark 13:34 - It’s like a man going away: He leaves his house and puts his servants in charge, each with his ... Click to read the verse Mark 13:34 Click to read the verse Mark 13:34

1 Peter 3:4 - Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:4 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:4

2 Thessalonians 3:6 - Warning Against Idleness In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, we command you, brothers, to kee... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:6 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:6

Romans 12:4-8 - Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same f... Click to read the verse Romans 12:4-8 Click to read the verse Romans 12:4-8

1 Peter 4:10-11 - Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:10-11 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:10-11

Proverbs 17:14 - Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out. Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:14 Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:14

2 Thessalonians 3:12 - Such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and earn the bread they... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:12 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:12

Romans 12:11 - Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Click to read the verse Romans 12:11 Click to read the verse Romans 12:11

1 Timothy 2:2 - for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godlines... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 2:2 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 2:2

Proverbs 17:1 - Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting, with strife. Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:1 Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:1

2 Thessalonians 3:7-12 - For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example. We were not idle when we were with... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12

2 Thessalonians 3:8 - nor did we eat anyone’s food without paying for it. On the contrary, we worked night and day, l... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:8 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:8

Colossians 3:22-24 - Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you a... Click to read the verse Colossians 3:22-24 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:22-24

Nehemiah 4:15 - When our enemies heard that we were aware of their plot and that God had frustrated it, we all ... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 4:15 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 4:15

Psalms 34:14 - Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. Click to read the verse Psalms 34:14 Click to read the verse Psalms 34:14

Ecclesiastes 4:6 - Better one handful with tranquillity than two handfuls with toil and chasing after the wind. Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 4:6 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 4:6

Titus 3:14 - Our people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good, in order that they may provid... Click to read the verse Titus 3:14 Click to read the verse Titus 3:14

1 Corinthians 7:20 - Each one should remain in the situation which he was in when God called him. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 7:20 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 7:20

Habakkuk 2:5 - indeed, wine betrays him; he is arrogant and never at rest. Because he is as greedy as the grav... Click to read the verse Habakkuk 2:5 Click to read the verse Habakkuk 2:5

Proverbs 31:13 - She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. Click to read the verse Proverbs 31:13 Click to read the verse Proverbs 31:13

Romans 15:20 - It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not known, so that I would... Click to read the verse Romans 15:20 Click to read the verse Romans 15:20

2 Corinthians 5:9 - So we make it our goal to please him, whether we are at home in the body or away from it. Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:9 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:9

2 Thessalonians 3:11 - We hear that some among you are idle. They are not busy; they are busybodies. Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:11 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:11

1 Corinthians 4:12 - We work hard with our own hands. When we are cursed, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endur... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:12 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:12

1 Peter 4:15 - If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even a... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:15 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:15

Luke 12:42-43 - The Lord answered, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge o... Click to read the verse Luke 12:42-43 Click to read the verse Luke 12:42-43

Titus 2:4-10 - Then they can train the younger women to love their husbands and children, Click to read the verse Titus 2:4-10 Click to read the verse Titus 2:4-10