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.

General references

Bible References

We

2 Thessalonians 3:6
Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from every brother who is living in idleness and not according to the tradition which you received from us.

That with

Ephesians 4:28
He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but rather must labor, doing useful work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with those in need.
1 Thessalonians 4:11
Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you,
1 Timothy 2:2
for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable 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 so that we would not be a burden to any of you.
Luke 11:3
Give us each day our daily bread.

General references

Matthew 6:11
Give us this day our daily bread.