1 Thessalonians 4:11

Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, and mind your own business, and work with your hands, as we command you.

Ephesians 4:28

He that steals must steal no more. Let him labor, working with his hands the thing that is good, that he may have something to give to someone in need.

1 Peter 4:15

Let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evildoer, or as a meddler in other people's business.

Proverbs 17:1

Better is dry bread in peace than a house full of feasting with discord.

Ecclesiastes 4:6

One hand full of quietness is better than two hands full of trouble and striving after wind.

Lamentations 3:26

It is good to go on hoping and quietly waiting for the salvation of Jehovah.

Luke 12:42-43

The Lord said: Who is the faithful and wise steward, whom his master shall appoint over his household, to give them their food at the proper time?

1 Peter 3:4

Let your appearance be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible apparel of a meek and quiet spirit. This is of great value in the sight of God.

Mark 13:34

It is similar to a man traveling to another country. He leaves his house and gives authority to his servants to do the work. He commands them to watch.

Acts 18:3

He was of the same trade as Paul. So he stayed with them and worked at their tentmaker trade.

Acts 20:35

In all things I gave you an example. You by laboring should help the weak. Remember the words of the Lord Jesus: It is more blessed to give than to receive.

Romans 12:4-8

For we have many members in one body and all members do not have the same function.

Romans 12:11

Do not lag behind in diligence. Be fervent in spirit serving God.

Romans 15:20

I have strived to preach the good news, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man's foundation:

1 Corinthians 4:12

We labor, working with our own hands. Being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it;

2 Corinthians 5:9

We make it our aim, whether at home or absent, to be pleasing to him.

Colossians 3:22-24

Servants, obey your masters according to the flesh in all things, not with eye-service, as men-pleasers, but in singleness of heart, respecting God.

2 Thessalonians 3:7-12

You know what you must do to imitate us. We lived a disciplined life among you.

1 Timothy 2:2

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

1 Timothy 5:13

They also learn to be idle, going about from house to house; and not only idle, but gossipers and busybodies, speaking things that they should not.

Titus 2:4-10

They may train the young women to love their husbands, to love their children,

Titus 3:14

Help our people learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they are not unfruitful.

1 Peter 4:10-11

According to the gift you have received, minister among yourselves, as good stewards of the increased grace (divine influence) (love) 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
It is similar to a man traveling to another country. He leaves his house and gives authority to his servants to do the work. He commands them to watch.
Luke 12:42
The Lord said: Who is the faithful and wise steward, whom his master shall appoint over his household, to give them their food at the proper time?
Romans 12:4
For we have many members in one body and all members do not have the same function.
Colossians 3:22
Servants, obey your masters according to the flesh in all things, not with eye-service, as men-pleasers, but in singleness of heart, respecting God.
2 Thessalonians 3:11
We say this because we hear that there are people among you who are lazy and who do nothing except meddle in other people's business.
1 Timothy 5:13
They also learn to be idle, going about from house to house; and not only idle, but gossipers and busybodies, speaking things that they should not.
Titus 2:4
They may train the young women to love their husbands, to love their children,
1 Peter 4:10
According to the gift you have received, minister among yourselves, as good stewards of the increased grace (divine influence) (love) of God.

General references

Proverbs 31:27
She watches over her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness.
Isaiah 19:15
There is nothing Egypt can do head or tail, palm branch or reed.