Devine Scripture

2 Thessalonians 3:10

2 Thessalonians chapter 3 · verse 10 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, If any will not work, neither let him eat.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, If any will not work, neither let him eat.

Context

v.9not because we have not the right, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you, that ye should imitate us.

v.10This passage

v.11For we hear of some that walk among you disorderly, that work not at all, but are busybodies.

Cross references

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

  • 1 Thessalonians 3:4

    For verily, when we were with you, we told you beforehand that we are to suffer affliction; even as it came to pass, and ye know.

  • Genesis 3:19

    in the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.

  • Proverbs 20:4

    The sluggard will not plow by reason of the winter; Therefore he shall beg in harvest, and have nothing.

  • Proverbs 21:25

    The desire of the sluggard killeth him; For his hands refuse to labor.

  • Proverbs 13:4

    The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

  • 1 Thessalonians 4:11

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