1 Thessalonians 4:11

and that ye procure to be quiet and to do your business and to work with your hands, as we commanded you,

Ephesians 4:28

Let him that stole steal no more, but rather let him labour, working with his hands that which is good, that he may have to give to him that is in need.

1 Peter 4:15

So let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as desirous of the things of others.

Proverbs 17:1

Better is a dry morsel in peace than the house of contention full of sacrifices for a feast.

Ecclesiastes 4:6

Better is a handful with rest than both the hands full with travail and vexation of spirit.

Lamentations 3:26

Teth It is good to wait quietly in the salvation of the LORD.

Luke 12:42-43

And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward whom his lord shall make ruler over his household to give them their portion of food in due season?

1 Peter 3:4

but let the interior adorning of the heart be without corruption, and of an agreeable spirit and peaceful, which is precious in the sight of God.

Mark 13:34

As the man who, taking a far journey, left his house and gave his estate to his slaves and to each one his responsibility and commanded the porter to watch.

Acts 18:3

And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them and worked, for by their occupation they were tentmakers.

Acts 20:35

I have showed you in all things how that so labouring, ye ought to support the weak and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

Romans 12:4-8

For in the manner that we have many members in one body, nevertheless all the members do not have the same operation;

Romans 12:11

not slothful in earnest care, but fervent in the Spirit, serving the Lord,

Romans 15:20

And in this manner I preached this gospel, not where Christ had been named previously, not to build upon a foundation belonging to another,

1 Corinthians 4:12

and labour, working with our own hands; being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it;

2 Corinthians 5:9

Therefore we also procure, whether present or absent, that we may please him.

Colossians 3:22-24

Slaves, in all things hearken unto your masters according to the flesh, not serving to be seen as those who only please men, but in simplicity of heart, fearing God;

2 Thessalonians 3:7-12

For you know in what manner you ought to imitate us, for we did not walk disorderly among you,

1 Timothy 2:2

for kings, and for all that are in authority that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and integrity.

1 Timothy 5:13

And reject also the idle, who have learned to wander about from house to house, and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.

Titus 2:4-10

that they may teach the young women to be prudent, to love their husbands, to love their children,

Titus 3:14

And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they not be unfruitful.

1 Peter 4:10-11

Let each one according to the gift that he has received, administer it unto the others, as a good steward of the diverse graces of God.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

General references

Bible References

And to do

Mark 13:34
As the man who, taking a far journey, left his house and gave his estate to his slaves and to each one his responsibility and commanded the porter to watch.
Luke 12:42
And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward whom his lord shall make ruler over his household to give them their portion of food in due season?
Romans 12:4
For in the manner that we have many members in one body, nevertheless all the members do not have the same operation;
Colossians 3:22
Slaves, in all things hearken unto your masters according to the flesh, not serving to be seen as those who only please men, but in simplicity of heart, fearing God;
2 Thessalonians 3:11
For we hear that there are some who walk among you out of order, not working at all, but are busybodies.
1 Timothy 5:13
And reject also the idle, who have learned to wander about from house to house, and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.
Titus 2:4
that they may teach the young women to be prudent, to love their husbands, to love their children,
1 Peter 4:10
Let each one according to the gift that he has received, administer it unto the others, as a good steward of the diverse graces of God.

General references

Proverbs 31:27
Tzaddi She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat bread in idleness.
Isaiah 19:15
Neither shall it be of any value unto Egypt, any work which the head or tail, branch or rush, may do.