2 Thessalonians 3:11

For we hear of some who walk among you in rebellion, who do not work at all, but are busybodies.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

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

12Now those who are that way, we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.

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Cross References

2 Thessalonians 3:6Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw yourselves from every brother who walks in rebellion, and not after the tradition which they received from us.

1 Peter 4:15For let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil doer, or a meddler in other men's matters.

Matthew Henry on 2 Thessalonians 3:7-16

Cautions to the Disorderly. ( a. d. 52.) 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 he received of us. 7 For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you; 8 Neither did we eat any man's bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you: 9 Not because we have not power, but… Read the whole commentary →

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