2 Thessalonians 3:12

Now such people we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and work quietly and earn their own food and other necessities [supporting themselves instead of depending on the hospitality of others].

1 Thessalonians 4:11

and to make it your ambition to live quietly and peacefully, and to mind your own affairs and work with your hands, just as we directed you,

Ephesians 4:28

The thief [who has become a believer] must no longer steal, but instead he must work hard [making an honest living], producing that which is good with his own hands, so that he will have something to share with those in need.

Genesis 49:14-15


“Issachar is [like] a strong-boned donkey,
Crouching down between the sheepfolds.

Proverbs 17:1

Better is a dry morsel [of food served] with quietness and peace
Than a house full of feasting [served] with strife and contention.

Ecclesiastes 4:6

One hand full of rest and patience is better than two fists full of labor and chasing after the wind.

Luke 11:3


‘Give us each day our daily bread.

1 Thessalonians 4:1

Finally, believers, we ask and admonish you in the Lord Jesus, that you follow the instruction that you received from us about how you ought to walk and please God (just as you are actually doing) and that you excel even more and more [pursuing a life of purpose and living in a way that expresses gratitude to God for your salvation].

2 Thessalonians 3:8

nor did we eat anyone’s bread without paying for it, but with labor and hardship we worked night and day [to pay our own way] so that we would not be a financial burden on any of you [for our support];

1 Timothy 2:2

for kings and all who are in [positions of] high authority, so that we may live a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.

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Summary

Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.

General references

Bible References

We

2 Thessalonians 3:6
Now we command you, believers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ and by His authority, that you withdraw and keep away from every brother or sister who leads an undisciplined life and does not live in accordance with the tradition and teaching that you have received from us.

That with

Genesis 49:14

“Issachar is [like] a strong-boned donkey,
Crouching down between the sheepfolds.
Proverbs 17:1
Better is a dry morsel [of food served] with quietness and peace
Than a house full of feasting [served] with strife and contention.
Ecclesiastes 4:6
One hand full of rest and patience is better than two fists full of labor and chasing after the wind.
Ephesians 4:28
The thief [who has become a believer] must no longer steal, but instead he must work hard [making an honest living], producing that which is good with his own hands, so that he will have something to share with those in need.
1 Thessalonians 4:11
and to make it your ambition to live quietly and peacefully, and to mind your own affairs and work with your hands, just as we directed you,
1 Timothy 2:2
for kings and all who are in [positions of] high authority, so that we may live a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.

Eat

2 Thessalonians 3:8
nor did we eat anyone’s bread without paying for it, but with labor and hardship we worked night and day [to pay our own way] so that we would not be a financial burden on any of you [for our support];
Luke 11:3

‘Give us each day our daily bread.

General references

Psalm 104:23

Man goes out to his work
And remains at his labor until evening.
Matthew 6:11

‘Give us this day our daily bread.