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2 Thessalonians 3:10-12
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
2 Thessalonians 3:10-12
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
10 For even when we were with you, we commanded this to you— that “if anyone does not want to work, neither let him eat”. 11 For we are hearing of some among you walking disorderly, not working at all, but being-busybodies[a]. 12 Now to such ones we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ that while working with quietness, they eat their own bread.
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- 2 Thessalonians 3:11 Lit, working-around, a play on words. That is, puttering around, meddling.
2 Thessalonians 3:10-12
New International Version
2 Thessalonians 3:10-12
New International Version
10 For even when we were with you,(A) we gave you this rule: “The one who is unwilling to work(B) shall not eat.”
11 We hear that some among you are idle and disruptive. They are not busy; they are busybodies.(C) 12 Such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ(D) to settle down and earn the food they eat.(E)
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