2 Thessalonians 3:11

11 We hear that some among you are idle and disruptive. They are not busy; they are busybodies.

2 Thessalonians 3:11 in Other Translations

KJV
11 For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.
ESV
11 For we hear that some among you walk in idleness, not busy at work, but busybodies.
NLT
11 Yet we hear that some of you are living idle lives, refusing to work and meddling in other people’s business.
MSG
11 And now we're getting reports that a bunch of lazy good-for-nothings are taking advantage of you.
CSB
11 For we hear that there are some among you who walk irresponsibly, not working at all, but interfering with the work [of others].

2 Thessalonians 3:11 In-Context

9 We did this, not because we do not have the right to such help, but in order to offer ourselves as a model for you to imitate.
10 For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: “The one who is unwilling to work shall not eat.”
11 We hear that some among you are idle and disruptive. They are not busy; they are busybodies.
12 Such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and earn the food they eat.
13 And as for you, brothers and sisters, never tire of doing what is good.

Cross References 1

  • 1. ver 6,7; 1 Timothy 5:13
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