Devine Scripture

1 Thessalonians 4:11

1 Thessalonians chapter 4 · verse 11 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

and that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your hands, even as we charged you;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

and that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your hands, even as we charged you;

Context

v.10for indeed ye do it toward all the brethren that are in all Macedonia. But we exhort you, brethren, that ye abound more and more;

v.11This passage

v.12that ye may walk becomingly toward them that are without, and may have need of nothing.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Romans 12:11

    in diligence not slothful; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

  • 1 Peter 3:4

    but let it be the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptible apparel of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.

  • 1 Timothy 2:2

    for kings and all that are in high place; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and gravity.

  • 1 Peter 4:10

    according as each hath received a gift, ministering it among yourselves, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God;

  • Romans 12:4

    For even as we have many members in one body, and all the members have not the same office:

  • Titus 3:14

    And let our people also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.