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2 Thessalonians
2 Thessalonians 3
2 Thessalonians 3:12
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2 Thessalonians 3:12
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Now such persons we command and encourage in the Lord Jesus Christ to do their work quietly and to earn their own living.
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2 Thessalonians 3:12 In-Context
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For even when we were with you, we would give you this command: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat.
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For we hear that some among you walk in idleness, not busy at work, but busybodies.
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Now such persons we command and encourage in the Lord Jesus Christ to do their work quietly and to earn their own living.
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As for you, brothers, do not grow weary in doing good.
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If anyone does not obey what we say in this letter, take note of that person, and have nothing to do with him, that he may be ashamed.
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Greek eat their own bread
The English Standard Version is published with the permission of Good News Publishers.