1 Thessalonians 4:11

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1 Thessalonians 4:11

and to make it your ambition to live quietly and peacefully, and to mind your own affairs and work with your hands, just as we directed you,

Ephesians 4:28

The thief [who has become a believer] must no longer steal, but instead he must work hard [making an honest living], producing that which is good with his own hands, so that he will have something to share with those in need.

1 Peter 4:15

Make sure that none of you suffers as a murderer, or a thief, or any sort of criminal [in response to persecution], or as a troublesome meddler interfering in the affairs of others;

Proverbs 17:1

Better is a dry morsel [of food served] with quietness and peace
Than a house full of feasting [served] with strife and contention.

Ecclesiastes 4:6

One hand full of rest and patience is better than two fists full of labor and chasing after the wind.

Lamentations 3:26

It is good that one waits quietly
For the salvation of the Lord.

Luke 12:42-43

The Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and wise steward [of the estate], whom his master will put in charge over his household, to give his servants their portion of food at the proper time?

1 Peter 3:4

but let it be [the inner beauty of] the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality and unfading charm of a gentle and peaceful spirit, [one that is calm and self-controlled, not overanxious, but serene and spiritually mature] which is very precious in the sight of God.

Mark 13:34

It is like a man away on a journey, who when he left home put his servants in charge, each with his particular task, and also ordered the doorkeeper to be continually alert.

Acts 18:3

and because he was of the same trade, he stayed with them; and they worked together for they were tent-makers.

Acts 20:35

In everything I showed you [by example] that by working hard in this way you must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He Himself said, ‘It is more blessed [and brings greater joy] to give than to receive.’”

Romans 12:4-8

For just as in one [physical] body we have many parts, and these parts do not all have the same function or special use,

Romans 12:11

never lagging behind in diligence; aglow in the Spirit, enthusiastically serving the Lord;

Romans 15:20

Accordingly I set a goal to preach the gospel, not where Christ’s name was already known, so that I would not build on another man’s foundation;

1 Corinthians 4:12

We work [for our living], working hard with our own hands. When we are reviled and verbally abused, we bless. When we are persecuted, we take it patiently and endure.

2 Corinthians 5:9

Therefore, whether we are at home [on earth] or away from home [and with Him], it is our [constant] ambition to be pleasing to Him.

Colossians 3:22-24

Servants, in everything obey those who are your masters on earth, not only with external service, as those who merely please people, but with sincerity of heart because of your fear of the Lord.

2 Thessalonians 3:7-12

For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example, because we did not act in an undisciplined or inappropriate manner when we were with you [we were never idle or lazy, nor did we avoid our duties],

1 Timothy 2:2

for kings and all who are in [positions of] high authority, so that we may live a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.

1 Timothy 5:13

Now at the same time, they also learn to be idle as they go from house to house; and not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies [meddlers in things that do not concern them], talking about things they should not mention.

Titus 2:4-10

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

Titus 3:14

Our people must learn to do good deeds to meet necessary demands [whatever the occasion may require], so that they will not be unproductive.

1 Peter 4:10-11

Just as each one of you has received a special gift [a spiritual talent, an ability graciously given by God], employ it in serving one another as [is appropriate for] good stewards of God’s multi-faceted grace [faithfully using the diverse, varied gifts and abilities granted to Christians by God’s unmerited favor].

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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 away on a journey, who when he left home put his servants in charge, each with his particular task, and also ordered the doorkeeper to be continually alert.

The Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and wise steward [of the estate], whom his master will put in charge over his household, to give his servants their portion of food at the proper time?

For just as in one [physical] body we have many parts, and these parts do not all have the same function or special use,

Servants, in everything obey those who are your masters on earth, not only with external service, as those who merely please people, but with sincerity of heart because of your fear of the Lord.

Indeed, we hear that some among you are leading an undisciplined and inappropriate life, doing no work at all, but acting like busybodies [meddling in other people’s business].

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

General references

She looks well to how things go in her household,
And does not eat the bread of idleness.

There will be no work for Egypt
Which head or tail, [high] palm branch or [low] bulrush, may do.