1 Thessalonians 4:11

in striving to live quietly and mind your own affairs, and work with your hands, as we directed you,

Ephesians 4:28

The man who stole must not steal any more; he must work with his hands at honest toil instead, so as to have something to share with those who are in need.

1 Peter 4:15

For no one of you must suffer as a murderer or thief or criminal or revolutionist,

Luke 12:42-43

And the Master said, "Who then will be the faithful, thoughtful manager, whom his master will put in charge of his household, to give the members of it their supplies at the proper time?

1 Peter 3:4

yours must be the inner beauty of character, the imperishable attraction of a quiet and gentle spirit, which has great value in the sight of God.

Mark 13:34

just as a man when he leaves home to go on a journey, and puts his slaves in charge, each with his duties, gives orders to the watchman to keep watch.

Acts 18:3

and as they practiced the same trade, he stayed with them, and they worked together, for they were tent-makers.

Acts 20:35

I showed you in every way that by hard work like that we must help those who are weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, for he said, 'It makes one happier to give than to be given to.' "

Romans 12:4-8

For just as there are many parts united in our human bodies, and the parts do not all have the same function,

Romans 12:11

not wanting in devotion, but on fire with the Spirit. Serve the Lord.

Romans 15:20

In all this it has been my ambition to preach the good news only where Christ's name was unknown, so as not to build on foundations other men had laid.

1 Corinthians 4:12

we have worked with our hands for a living. When people abuse us, we bless them, when they persecute us, we put up with it,

2 Corinthians 5:9

So whether I am at home or away from it, it is my ambition to please him.

Colossians 3:22-24

You who are slaves must always obey your earthly masters, not with mere external service, as though you had only men to please, but with sincerity of heart, because you fear the Lord.

2 Thessalonians 3:7-12

For you know yourselves what you must do to follow my example, for I was not idle when I was with you;

1 Timothy 2:2

for emperors and all who are in authority, so that we may live tranquil, quiet lives, with perfect piety and probity.

1 Timothy 5:13

Besides, as they go about from house to house they learn to be idle, and not only idle but gossips and busybodies, and talk of things they ought not to mention.

Titus 2:4-10

so as to train the younger women to be loving wives and mothers,

Titus 3:14

Have our people learn to make it their business to do good, so as to meet these pressing demands and not live unfruitful lives.

1 Peter 4:10-11

Whatever the endowment God has given you, use it in service to one another, like good dispensers of God's varied mercy.

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;

Bible References

And to do

Mark 13:34
just as a man when he leaves home to go on a journey, and puts his slaves in charge, each with his duties, gives orders to the watchman to keep watch.
Luke 12:42
And the Master said, "Who then will be the faithful, thoughtful manager, whom his master will put in charge of his household, to give the members of it their supplies at the proper time?
Romans 12:4
For just as there are many parts united in our human bodies, and the parts do not all have the same function,
Colossians 3:22
You who are slaves must always obey your earthly masters, not with mere external service, as though you had only men to please, but with sincerity of heart, because you fear the Lord.
2 Thessalonians 3:11
For we hear that some of you are living in idleness, mere busybodies, not doing any work.
1 Timothy 5:13
Besides, as they go about from house to house they learn to be idle, and not only idle but gossips and busybodies, and talk of things they ought not to mention.
Titus 2:4
so as to train the younger women to be loving wives and mothers,
1 Peter 4:10
Whatever the endowment God has given you, use it in service to one another, like good dispensers of God's varied mercy.