2 Thessalonians 3:11

for we hear of certain walking among you disorderly, nothing working, but over working,

Young's Literal Translation

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, this we did command you, that if any one is not willing to work, neither let him eat,

12and such we command and exhort through our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness working, their own bread they may eat;

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Cross References

2 Thessalonians 3:6And we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to withdraw yourselves from every brother disorderly walking, and not after the deliverance that ye received from us,

1 Peter 4:15for let none of you suffer as a murderer, or thief, or evil-doer, or as an inspector into 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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