1 Thessalonians 4:11

And that ye be ambitions to remain quiet, and attend to your own things, and work with your own hands, as we enjoined you;

Ephesians 4:28

He stealing let him steal no more: and rather let him be wearied from fatigue, working good with the hands, that he have to impart to him having need.

1 Peter 4:15

For let not any of you suffer as a murderer, or thief, or doing evil, or as an inspector, in what pertains to others.

Proverbs 17:1

Good a dry morsel and peace with it, above a house full of sacrifices of contention.

Ecclesiastes 4:6

Good a hand filled with rest, above two hands full of labor and striving of spirit.

Lamentations 3:26

Good, and he shall wait and stand still for the salvation of Jehovah.

Luke 12:42-43

And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, which the Lord will set over his household, to give the allowance of wheat in due time?

1 Peter 3:4

But the hidden man of the heart, in the uncorruptedness of a mild and quiet spirit, which is before God of great price.

Mark 13:34

As a man travelling, having left his house, and having given power to his servants, and to each his work, and he commanded the guard of the door that he should watch.

Acts 18:3

And because being of the same trade, he remained with them, and wrought: for they were by trade tentmakers.

Acts 20:35

I shewed you all things, that so being wearied ye must support the weak, and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that himself said, It is happy to give rather than receive.

Romans 12:4-8

For as in one body we have many members, and all members have not the same action:

Romans 12:11

In study not slothful; boiling in the spirit; serving the Lord;

Romans 15:20

And so seeking the honour to announce the good news, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon a strange foundation:

1 Corinthians 4:12

And we are wearied, working with our own hands: being reviled, we praise; being driven out, we hold up

2 Corinthians 5:9

Wherefore also let us seek the honour, whether being at home, whether being absent, to be pleasing to him.

Colossians 3:22-24

Servants, listen ye in all things to lords according to the flesh; not in eyeservice as pleasing men; but in simplicity of heart, fearing God:

2 Thessalonians 3:7-12

For ye yourselves know that ye ought to imitate us: for we were not disorderly among you;

1 Timothy 2:2

For kings, and all them being in eminence; that we may lead a gentle and quiet life, in all devotion and gravity.

1 Timothy 5:13

And at the same time also they learn to be idle, going round about the houses; and not only idle, but also indulging in idle talk, and occupied with unnecessary things, speaking things not becoming.

Titus 2:4-10

That they render the young women discreet, to be lovers of the husband, lovers of the children,

Titus 3:14

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

1 Peter 4:10-11

As each received favor, serving the same among yourselves, as good stewards of the manifold grace 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 a man travelling, having left his house, and having given power to his servants, and to each his work, and he commanded the guard of the door that he should watch.
Luke 12:42
And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, which the Lord will set over his household, to give the allowance of wheat in due time?
Romans 12:4
For as in one body we have many members, and all members have not the same action:
Colossians 3:22
Servants, listen ye in all things to lords according to the flesh; not in eyeservice as pleasing men; but in simplicity of heart, fearing God:
2 Thessalonians 3:11
For we hear some walking disorderly among you, working nothing, but occupied unprofitably.
1 Timothy 5:13
And at the same time also they learn to be idle, going round about the houses; and not only idle, but also indulging in idle talk, and occupied with unnecessary things, speaking things not becoming.
Titus 2:4
That they render the young women discreet, to be lovers of the husband, lovers of the children,
1 Peter 4:10
As each received favor, serving the same among yourselves, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

General references

Proverbs 31:27
She viewed the goings of her house, and the bread of sloth she will not eat
Isaiah 19:15
And there shall not be to Egypt a work which shall make head and tail, branch and reed.