7 Bible Verses about Busybodies
Most Relevant Verses
For we hear [that] some among you are living irresponsibly, working [at] nothing, but being busybodies.
And at the same time also, going around from house to house, they learn [to be] idle, and not only idle, but also gossipy and busybodies, saying the things [that are] not necessary.
Grabbing onto the ears of a dog passing by [is] one who meddles in a quarrel [that is] not his own.
By all means do not let anyone of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or as a meddler.
For we hear [that] some among you are living irresponsibly, working [at] nothing, but being busybodies. Now we command and we exhort such people in the Lord Jesus Christ that, working with quietness, they eat their own bread.
[It is] honorable for the man to refrain from strife, but every fool will be quick to quarrel.
You have indeed defeated Edom and your heart is lifted up; enjoy the honor and stay home. Why should you provoke trouble so that you fall and Judah with you?"