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2 Thessalonians 3:6

6 Warning Against Idleness
In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, we command you, brothers, to keep away from every brother who is idle and does not live according to the teaching you received from us.

Cross References for 2 Thessalonians 3:6

1 Thessalonians 4:1 - Living to Please God Finally, brothers, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, a... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:1 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:1

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

2 Corinthians 2:7 - Now instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excess... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 2:7 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 2:7

1 Corinthians 15:1 - The Resurrection of Christ Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you,... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:1 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:1

2 Thessalonians 3:10-11 - 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 3:10-11 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:10-11

2 Timothy 4:1 - In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 4:1 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 4:1

1 Timothy 5:21 - I charge you, in the sight of God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, to keep these instruct... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:21 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:21

Numbers 5:3 - Send away male and female alike; send them outside the camp so they will not defile their camp,... Click to read the verse Numbers 5:3 Click to read the verse Numbers 5:3

Leviticus 13:46 - As long as he has the infection he remains unclean. He must live alone; he must live outside th... Click to read the verse Leviticus 13:46 Click to read the verse Leviticus 13:46

1 Thessalonians 4:2 - For you know what instructions we gave you by the authority of the Lord Jesus. Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:2 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:2

2 Timothy 3:5 - having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with them. Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 3:5 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 3:5

Ephesians 5:11 - Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:11 Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:11

2 Thessalonians 3:14-15 - If anyone does not obey our instruction in this letter, take special note of him. Do not associ... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:14-15 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:14-15

2 Thessalonians 3:14 - If anyone does not obey our instruction in this letter, take special note of him. Do not associ... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:14 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:14

Hebrews 12:15-16 - See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble... Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:15-16 Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:15-16

1 Timothy 6:5 - and constant friction between men of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of the truth and who th... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:5 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:5

Titus 3:10 - Warn a divisive person once, and then warn him a second time. After that, have nothing to do wi... Click to read the verse Titus 3:10 Click to read the verse Titus 3:10

Matthew 18:17 - If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if he refuses to listen even to the... Click to read the verse Matthew 18:17 Click to read the verse Matthew 18:17

1 Corinthians 11:2 - Propriety in Worship I praise you for remembering me in everything and for holding to the teach... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 11:2 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 11:2

2 Timothy 2:14 - A Workman Approved by God Keep reminding them of these things. Warn them before God against qua... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:14 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:14

1 Timothy 6:13-14 - In the sight of God, who gives life to everything, and of Christ Jesus, who while testifying be... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:13-14 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:13-14

Ephesians 4:17 - Living as Children of Light So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no ... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:17 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:17

1 Thessalonians 5:14 - And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be pati... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:14 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:14

1 Corinthians 5:11-13 - But now I am writing you that you must not associate with anyone who calls himself a brother bu... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 5:11-13 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 5:11-13

1 Corinthians 5:4 - When you are assembled in the name of our Lord Jesus and I am with you in spirit, and the power... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 5:4 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 5:4

2 Thessalonians 3:4 - We have confidence in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do the things we command. Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:4 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:4

Romans 16:17 - I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way ... Click to read the verse Romans 16:17 Click to read the verse Romans 16:17

1 Corinthians 5:11 - But now I am writing you that you must not associate with anyone who calls himself a brother bu... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 5:11 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 5:11

Colossians 3:17 - And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving t... Click to read the verse Colossians 3:17 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:17

Matthew 11:1 - Jesus and John the Baptist After Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went o... Click to read the verse Matthew 11:1 Click to read the verse Matthew 11:1

1 Thessalonians 4:11 - Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your han... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:11 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:11

2 John 1:10 - If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not take him into your house or wel... Click to read the verse 2 John 1:10 Click to read the verse 2 John 1:10

2 Corinthians 2:10 - If you forgive anyone, I also forgive him. And what I have forgiven—if there was anything to fo... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 2:10 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 2:10

Mark 7:5 - So the Pharisees and teachers of the law asked Jesus, “Why don’t your disciples live according ... Click to read the verse Mark 7:5 Click to read the verse Mark 7:5

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 5:9 - I have written you in my letter not to associate with sexually immoral people— Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 5:9 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 5:9

2 Thessalonians 2:15 - So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the teachings we passed on to you, whether by word of... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:15 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:15

2 Thessalonians 3:7 - 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 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:7

3 John 1:10-11 - So if I come, I will call attention to what he is doing, gossiping maliciously about us. Not sa... Click to read the verse 3 John 1:10-11 Click to read the verse 3 John 1:10-11