8 Bible Verses about Minding Your Own Business

in striving to live quietly and mind your own affairs, and work with your hands, as we directed you,

Besides, as they go about from house to house they learn to be idle, and not only idle but gossips and busybodies, and talk of things they ought not to mention.

For no one of you must suffer as a murderer or thief or criminal or revolutionist,

The man who stole must not steal any more; he must work with his hands at honest toil instead, so as to have something to share with those who are in need.

Do not take account of your own interests, but of the interests of others as well.

yours must be the inner beauty of character, the imperishable attraction of a quiet and gentle spirit, which has great value in the sight of God.

Have our people learn to make it their business to do good, so as to meet these pressing demands and not live unfruitful lives.

for emperors and all who are in authority, so that we may live tranquil, quiet lives, with perfect piety and probity.