11 Bible Verses about Minding Your Own Business

to seek to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you,

A person who is passing by and meddles in a quarrel that’s not his
is like one who grabs a dog by the ears.

At the same time, they also learn to be idle, going from house to house; they are not only idle, but are also gossips and busybodies, saying things they shouldn’t say.

None of you, however, should suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or a meddler.

To start a conflict is to release a flood;
stop the dispute before it breaks out.

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.

Everyone should look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.

Instead, it should consist of what is inside the heart with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very valuable in God’s eyes.

And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works for cases of urgent need, so that they will not be unfruitful.

for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.

Better one handful with rest
than two handfuls with effort and a pursuit of the wind.