that you may not become slothful, but imitators of those who, through faith and patience, inherit the promises.

in what requires diligence, be not slothful; in spirit, be fervent; in service, be devoted to the Lord;

For when we were with you, we gave you this commandment, that if any one will not work, neither let him eat.

redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

For you remember, brethren, our labor and toil; for, laboring night and day, that we might not be burdensome to any one of you, we preached to you the gospel of God.

For when we were with you, we gave you this commandment, that if any one will not work, neither let him eat. For we hear that some walk about among you in a disorderly manner, doing no work, but being busybodies. Now we command such, and exhort them by our Lord Jesus Christ, that they work with quietness, and eat their own bread.

His lord answered and said to him: Wicked and slothful servant; did you know that I reap where I did not sow, and gather where I did not scatter? Therefore, you ought to have put my money with the bankers; and, when I came, I could have received my own with interest. Therefore, take from him the talent, and give it to him that has the ten talents.read more.
For to every one that has, it shall be given, and he shall have abundance. But from him that has not, even that which he has shall be taken away. And cast the unprofitable servant into the darkness without. There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.