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.

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Bible References

We

2 Thessalonians 3:6
I summon you, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, to shun any brother who leads an idle and disorderly life, which is not according to the rule you received from me.

That with

Ephesians 4:28
Let him who stole steal no more, but let him work, and in honest industry toil with his hands, so that he may have something to give to the needy.
1 Thessalonians 4:11
Also, that you endeavor to live quietly and to mind your own business, and to work with your hands (as I charged you).
1 Timothy 2:2
for kings and all who are in authority, in order that we may lead a tranquil and peaceful life in all godliness an gravity.

Eat

2 Thessalonians 3:8
I did not eat my food as a gift from any man, but in toil and travail, night and day, I worked, so that I might not be a burden to any of you.
Luke 11:3
"Give us day by day our bread for the coming day;

General references

Matthew 6:11
Give us today our bread for the day before us;