Devine Scripture

2 Thessalonians 3:11

2 Thessalonians chapter 3 · verse 11 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.10For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, If any will not work, neither let him eat.

v.11This passage

v.12Now them that are such we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.

Cross references

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

  • 1 Peter 4:15

    For let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil-doer, or as a meddler in other men’s matters:

  • 2 Thessalonians 3:6

    Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which they received of us.

  • 1 Timothy 5:13

    And withal they learn also to be idle, going about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.

  • 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;