2 Thessalonians 3:12

In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, we command and warn them to lead orderly lives and work to earn their own living.

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.

Genesis 49:14-15

Issachar is a strong donkey, lying down between the saddlebags.

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.

Luke 11:3

Give us day-by-day our daily bread.

1 Thessalonians 4:1

Furthermore, we encourage you, brothers, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as you have received from us how you ought to walk, and to please God, so you would abound more and more.

2 Thessalonians 3:8

We did not eat anyone's food without paying for it. Instead, we worked hard and struggled night and day in order not to be a burden to any of 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.

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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
Our friends, we command you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to keep away from all believers who walk disorderly and who do not follow the instructions that we gave them.

That with

Genesis 49:14
Issachar is a strong donkey, lying down between the saddlebags.
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.
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 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.
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.

Eat

2 Thessalonians 3:8
We did not eat anyone's food without paying for it. Instead, we worked hard and struggled night and day in order not to be a burden to any of you.
Luke 11:3
Give us day-by-day our daily bread.

General references

Psalm 104:23
Man goes to his work and to his labor until evening.
Matthew 6:11
Give us this day our daily bread. (Matthew 6:34) (1 Timothy 6:8) (Proverbs 30:8) (Psalm 37:25)