8 Bible Verses about Minding Your Own Business

and to vie with one another in eagerness for peace, every one minding his own business and working with his hands, as we ordered you to do:

And at the same time they also learn to be idle as they go round from house to house; and they are not only idle, but are gossips also and busybodies, speaking of things that ought not to be spoken of.

But let not one of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evil-doer, or as a spy upon other people's business.

He who has been a thief must steal no more, but, instead of that, should work with his own hands in honest industry, so that he may have something of which he can give the needy a share.

each fixing his attention, not simply on his own interests, but on those of others also.

Instead of that, it should be a new nature within--the imperishable ornament of a gentle and peaceful spirit, which is indeed precious in the sight of God.

And let our people too learn to set a good example in following honest occupations for the supply of their necessities, so that they may not live useless lives.

including kings and all who are in high station, in order that we may live peaceful and tranquil lives with all godliness and gravity.