Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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.
That with
General references
Bible References
We
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.
That with
Genesis 49:14 Issachar is a strong donkey
lying down between the saddlebags.
lying down between the saddlebags.
Proverbs 17:1 Better a dry crust with peace
than a house full of feasting with strife.
than a house full of feasting with strife.
Ecclesiastes 4:6 Better one handful with rest
than two handfuls with effort and a pursuit of the wind.
than two handfuls with effort and a pursuit of the wind.
Ephesians 4:28
The thief must no longer steal. Instead, he must do honest work with his own hands, so that he has something to share with anyone in need.
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 2:2
for kings and all those 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 free of charge; instead, we labored and struggled, working night and day, so that we would not be a burden to any of you.
Luke 11:3 Give us each day our daily bread.
General references
Psalm 104:23 Man goes out to his work
and to his labor until evening.
and to his labor until evening.
Matthew 6:11 Give us today our daily bread.