1 Thessalonians 4:11

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1 Thessalonians 4:11

to seek to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you,

Ephesians 4:28

The thief must no longer steal. Instead, he must do honest work with his own hands, so that he has something to share with anyone in need.

1 Peter 4:15

None of you, however, should suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or a meddler.

Proverbs 17:1

Better a dry crust with peace
than a house full of feasting with strife.

Ecclesiastes 4:6

Better one handful with rest
than two handfuls with effort and a pursuit of the wind.

Lamentations 3:26

It is good to wait quietly
for deliverance from the Lord.

Luke 12:42-43

The Lord said: “Who then is the faithful and sensible manager his master will put in charge of his household servants to give them their allotted food at the proper time?

1 Peter 3:4

Instead, it should consist of what is inside the heart with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very valuable in God’s eyes.

Mark 13:34

It is like a man on a journey, who left his house, gave authority to his slaves, gave each one his work, and commanded the doorkeeper to be alert.

Acts 18:3

and being of the same occupation, stayed with them and worked, for they were tentmakers by trade.

Acts 20:35

In every way I’ve shown you that by laboring like this, it is necessary to help the weak and to keep in mind the words of the Lord Jesus, for He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

Romans 12:4-8

Now as we have many parts in one body, and all the parts do not have the same function,

Romans 12:11

Do not lack diligence; be fervent in spirit; serve the Lord.

Romans 15:20

My aim is to evangelize where Christ has not been named, so that I will not build on someone else’s foundation,

1 Corinthians 4:12

we labor, working with our own hands. When we are reviled, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it;

2 Corinthians 5:9

Therefore, whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to be pleasing to Him.

Colossians 3:22-24

Slaves, obey your human masters in everything. Don’t work only while being watched, in order to please men, but work wholeheartedly, fearing the Lord.

2 Thessalonians 3:7-12

For you yourselves know how you must imitate us: We were not irresponsible among you;

1 Timothy 2:2

for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.

1 Timothy 5:13

At the same time, they also learn to be idle, going from house to house; they are not only idle, but are also gossips and busybodies, saying things they shouldn’t say.

Titus 2:4-10

so they may encourage the young women to love their husbands and to love their children,

Titus 3:14

And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works for cases of urgent need, so that they will not be unfruitful.

1 Peter 4:10-11

Based on the gift each one has received, use it to serve others, as good managers of the varied grace of God.

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Summary

1 Thessalonians 4:11

And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;

And to do

General references

Proverbs 31:27

Isaiah 19:15

Bible References

And to do

It is like a man on a journey, who left his house, gave authority to his slaves, gave each one his work, and commanded the doorkeeper to be alert.

The Lord said: “Who then is the faithful and sensible manager his master will put in charge of his household servants to give them their allotted food at the proper time?

Now as we have many parts in one body, and all the parts do not have the same function,

Slaves, obey your human masters in everything. Don’t work only while being watched, in order to please men, but work wholeheartedly, fearing the Lord.

For we hear that there are some among you who walk irresponsibly, not working at all, but interfering with the work of others.

At the same time, they also learn to be idle, going from house to house; they are not only idle, but are also gossips and busybodies, saying things they shouldn’t say.

so they may encourage the young women to love their husbands and to love their children,

Based on the gift each one has received, use it to serve others, as good managers of the varied grace of God.

General references

She watches over the activities of her household
and is never idle.

No head or tail, palm or reed,
will be able to do anything for Egypt.