1 Thessalonians 4:11

also keep up your ambition to live quietly, to practice attending to your own business and to work with your own hands, as we directed you,

Ephesians 4:28

The man who used to steal must now stop stealing; rather, he must keep on working and toiling with his own hands at some honest vocation, so as to have something to contribute to the needy.

1 Peter 4:15

For not one of you should suffer as a murderer or as a thief or any sort of criminal, or as a meddler in other people's business,

Luke 12:42-43

And the Lord said, "Who then is the faithful, thoughtful manager whom his master will put in charge of his household, to give out the supplies at the proper time?

1 Peter 3:4

but they must be of an internal nature, the character concealed in the heart, in the imperishable quality of a quiet and gentle spirit, which is of great value in the sight of God.

Mark 13:34

It will be like a man who leaves his home and goes on a journey, after he has given orders to his slaves, to each his particular task, and has given orders to the watchman to keep watch.

Acts 18:3

and as they all had the same trade, they proceeded to work together.

Acts 20:35

In everything I showed you that by working hard like this we must help those who are weak, and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, 'It makes one happier to give than to get.'"

Romans 12:4-8

For just as we have many parts united in our physical bodies, and the parts do not all have the same function,

Romans 12:11

never slack in earnestness, always on fire with the Spirit, always serving the Lord,

Romans 15:20

In this matter it has ever been my ambition to tell the good news where Christ's name had never been mentioned, so as not to build upon foundations laid by other men,

1 Corinthians 4:12

We have worked hard with our own hands for a living. When abused by people, we bless them. When persecuted, we patiently bear it.

2 Corinthians 5:9

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

Colossians 3:22-24

Slaves, practice obedience to your earthly masters in everything, not as though they were watching you and as though you were merely pleasing men, but with sincerity of heart, because you fear the Lord.

2 Thessalonians 3:7-12

You know yourselves how you ought to follow my example; for I was not a shirker when I was with you;

1 Timothy 2:2

for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead peaceful, quiet lives in perfect piety and seriousness.

1 Timothy 5:13

Besides, as they get the habit of gadding about from house to house, they learn to be idle, and not only idle but gossips and busybodies, talking of things they ought not to mention.

Titus 2:4-10

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

Titus 3:14

Our people too must set examples of doing good, so as to meet the necessary demands and not to live unfruitful lives.

1 Peter 4:10-11

As all of you have received your spiritual talents, you must keep on using them in serving one another, as good trustees of God's many-sided favor.

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
It will be like a man who leaves his home and goes on a journey, after he has given orders to his slaves, to each his particular task, and has given orders to the watchman to keep watch.
Luke 12:42
And the Lord said, "Who then is the faithful, thoughtful manager whom his master will put in charge of his household, to give out the supplies at the proper time?
Romans 12:4
For just as we have many parts united in our physical bodies, and the parts do not all have the same function,
Colossians 3:22
Slaves, practice obedience to your earthly masters in everything, not as though they were watching you and as though you were merely pleasing men, but with sincerity of heart, because you fear the Lord.
2 Thessalonians 3:11
But we are informed that some among you are living as shirkers, mere busybodies, instead of busy at work.
1 Timothy 5:13
Besides, as they get the habit of gadding about from house to house, they learn to be idle, and not only idle but gossips and busybodies, talking of things they ought not to mention.
Titus 2:4
so as to train the younger women to be affectionate wives and mothers,
1 Peter 4:10
As all of you have received your spiritual talents, you must keep on using them in serving one another, as good trustees of God's many-sided favor.