2 Thessalonians 3:11

For we hear that there are some among you who walk irresponsibly, not working at all, but interfering with the work of others.

1 Timothy 5:13

At the same time, they also learn to be idle, going from house to house; they are not only idle, but are also gossips and busybodies, saying things they shouldn’t say.

1 Peter 4:15

None of you, however, should suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or a meddler.

1 Thessalonians 4:11

to seek to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you,

2 Thessalonians 3:6

Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from every brother who walks irresponsibly and not according to the tradition received from us.

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Summary

For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.

General references

Bible References

Walk

2 Thessalonians 3:6
Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from every brother who walks irresponsibly and not according to the tradition received from us.

Working

1 Thessalonians 4:11
to seek to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you,
1 Timothy 5:13
At the same time, they also learn to be idle, going from house to house; they are not only idle, but are also gossips and busybodies, saying things they shouldn’t say.
1 Peter 4:15
None of you, however, should suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or a meddler.

General references

Exodus 5:17
But he said, “You are slackers. Slackers! That is why you are saying, ‘Let us go sacrifice to the Lord.’
Psalm 104:23
Man goes out to his work
and to his labor until evening.
Mark 7:5
Then the Pharisees and the scribes asked Him, “Why don’t Your disciples live according to the tradition of the elders, instead of eating bread with ritually unclean hands?”

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