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Today's Verse for Saturday, September 13

2 Thessalonians 3:10

10 For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: “The one who is unwilling to work shall not eat.”

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Today's Verse in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

English Standard Version (ESV)

10 For even when we were with you, we would give you this command: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat.

New Living Translation (NLT)

10 Even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “Those unwilling to work will not get to eat.”

The Message Bible (MSG)

10 Don't you remember the rule we had when we lived with you? "If you don't work, you don't eat."

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)

10 While we were with you, we gave you the order: "Whoever doesn't want to work shouldn't be allowed to eat."

Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)

10 In fact, when we were with you, this is what we commanded you: "If anyone isn't willing to work, he should not eat."

New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

10 Even when we were with you, we gave you a rule. We said, "Anyone who will not work will not eat."

Today's Verse In-Context

8 nor did we eat anyone’s food without paying for it. On the contrary, we worked night and day, laboring and toiling so that we would not be a burden to any of you.

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.

This Week's Daily Bible Verses

Friday, September 12
Psalm 128:2

2 You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours.

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Thursday, September 11
1 Thessalonians 1:3

3 We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

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Wednesday, September 10
Colossians 3:23

23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,

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Tuesday, September 09
Psalm 127:1

1 Unless the LORD builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain.

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Monday, September 08
Ecclesiastes 5:18

18 This is what I have observed to be good: that it is appropriate for a person to eat, to drink and to find satisfaction in their toilsome labor under the sun during the few days of life God has given them—for this is their lot.

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Sunday, September 07
Exodus 34:21

21 “Six days you shall labor, but on the seventh day you shall rest; even during the plowing season and harvest you must rest.

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Saturday, September 06
Revelation 7:17

17 For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; ‘he will lead them to springs of living water.’‘And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’ ”

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Friday, September 05
Matthew 6:26-27

26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?

27 Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?

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