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Revised Standard Version
2 Thessalonians 3:12
Now such persons we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ to do their work in quietness and to earn their own living.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Now we command and exhort such people by the Lord Jesus Christ to work quietly and provide for themselves.
Now we command and exhort such people by the Lord Jesus Christ to work quietly and provide for themselves.
King James Version (1611)
Now them that are such, we command, and exhort by our Lord Iesus Christ, that with quietnesse they worke, and eat their owne bread.
Now them that are such, we command, and exhort by our Lord Iesus Christ, that with quietnesse they worke, and eat their owne bread.
King James Version
Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.
Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.
English Standard Version
Now such persons we command and encourage in the Lord Jesus Christ to do their work quietly and to earn their own living.
Now such persons we command and encourage in the Lord Jesus Christ to do their work quietly and to earn their own living.
New American Standard Bible
Now we command and exhort such persons in the Lord Jesus Christ to work peacefully and eat their own bread.
Now we command and exhort such persons in the Lord Jesus Christ to work peacefully and eat their own bread.
New Century Version
We command those people and beg them in the Lord Jesus Christ to work quietly and earn their own food.
We command those people and beg them in the Lord Jesus Christ to work quietly and earn their own food.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Now such persons we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ to work in quiet fashion and eat their own bread.
Now such persons we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ to work in quiet fashion and eat their own bread.
Legacy Standard Bible
Now such persons we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, that working with quietness, they eat their own bread.
Now such persons we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, that working with quietness, they eat their own bread.
Berean Standard Bible
We command and urge such people by our Lord Jesus Christ to begin working quietly to earn their own living.
We command and urge such people by our Lord Jesus Christ to begin working quietly to earn their own living.
Contemporary English Version
So, for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ, we ask and beg these people to settle down and start working for a living.
So, for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ, we ask and beg these people to settle down and start working for a living.
Complete Jewish Bible
We command such people — and in union with the Lord Yeshua the Messiah we urge them — to settle down, get to work, and earn their own living.
We command such people — and in union with the Lord Yeshua the Messiah we urge them — to settle down, get to work, and earn their own living.
Darby Translation
Now such we enjoin and exhort in [the] Lord Jesus Christ, that working quietly they eat their own bread.
Now such we enjoin and exhort in [the] Lord Jesus Christ, that working quietly they eat their own bread.
Easy-to-Read Version
Our instruction to them is to stop bothering others, to start working and earn their own food. It is by the authority of the Lord Jesus Christ that we are urging them to do this.
Our instruction to them is to stop bothering others, to start working and earn their own food. It is by the authority of the Lord Jesus Christ that we are urging them to do this.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Therefore them that are such, we warne and exhort by our Lord Iesus Christ, that they worke with quietnes, and eate their owne bread.
Therefore them that are such, we warne and exhort by our Lord Iesus Christ, that they worke with quietnes, and eate their owne bread.
George Lamsa Translation
Now it is these people that we command and exhort by our LORD Jesus Christ, that they work quietly and eat their own bread.
Now it is these people that we command and exhort by our LORD Jesus Christ, that they work quietly and eat their own bread.
Good News Translation
In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ we command these people and warn them to lead orderly lives and work to earn their own living.
In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ we command these people and warn them to lead orderly lives and work to earn their own living.
Lexham English Bible
Now we command and we exhort such people in the Lord Jesus Christ that, working with quietness, they eat their own bread.
Now we command and we exhort such people in the Lord Jesus Christ that, working with quietness, they eat their own bread.
Literal Translation
And we command such and exhort through our Lord Jesus Christ that working with quietness, they may eat their own bread.
And we command such and exhort through our Lord Jesus Christ that working with quietness, they may eat their own bread.
Amplified Bible
Now such people we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and work quietly and earn their own food and other necessities [supporting themselves instead of depending on the hospitality of others].
Now such people we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and work quietly and earn their own food and other necessities [supporting themselves instead of depending on the hospitality of others].
American Standard Version
Now them that are such we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.
Now them that are such we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.
Bible in Basic English
Now to such we give orders and make request in the Lord Jesus, that, working quietly, they get their living.
Now to such we give orders and make request in the Lord Jesus, that, working quietly, they get their living.
Hebrew Names Version
Now those who are that way, we command and exhort in the Lord Yeshua the Messiah, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.
Now those who are that way, we command and exhort in the Lord Yeshua the Messiah, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.
International Standard Version
We order and encourage such people by the Lord Jesus Christ to do their work quietly and to earn their own living.Ephesians 4:28; 1 Thessalonians 4:11;">[xr]
We order and encourage such people by the Lord Jesus Christ to do their work quietly and to earn their own living.Ephesians 4:28; 1 Thessalonians 4:11;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
But these we command, and entreat of them by our Lord Jeshu Meshiha, that with quietness they work, and eat their (own) bread.
But these we command, and entreat of them by our Lord Jeshu Meshiha, that with quietness they work, and eat their (own) bread.
Murdock Translation
Now such persons, we command and exhort, by our Lord Jesus the Messiah, that in quietness they work, and eat their own bread.
Now such persons, we command and exhort, by our Lord Jesus the Messiah, that in quietness they work, and eat their own bread.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Them that are such, we commaunde and exhort by our Lorde Iesus Christ, that they workyng in quietnesse, eate their owne breade.
Them that are such, we commaunde and exhort by our Lorde Iesus Christ, that they workyng in quietnesse, eate their owne breade.
English Revised Version
Now them that are such we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.
Now them that are such we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.
World English Bible
Now those who are that way, we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.
Now those who are that way, we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
Now such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, to work quietly and eat their own bread.
Now such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, to work quietly and eat their own bread.
Weymouth's New Testament
To persons of that sort our injunction--and our command by the authority of the Lord Jesus Christ--is that they are to work quietly and eat their own honestly-earned bread.
To persons of that sort our injunction--and our command by the authority of the Lord Jesus Christ--is that they are to work quietly and eat their own honestly-earned bread.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
But we denouncen to hem that ben suche men, and bisechen in the Lord Jhesu Crist, that thei worchen with silence, and ete her owne breed.
But we denouncen to hem that ben suche men, and bisechen in the Lord Jhesu Crist, that thei worchen with silence, and ete her owne breed.
Update Bible Version
Now those that are such we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, that they work with quietness, and eat their own bread.
Now those that are such we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, that they work with quietness, and eat their own bread.
Webster's Bible Translation
Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.
Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.
New English Translation
Now such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to work quietly and so provide their own food to eat.
Now such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to work quietly and so provide their own food to eat.
New King James Version
Now those who are such we command and exhort through our Lord Jesus Christ that they work in quietness and eat their own bread.
Now those who are such we command and exhort through our Lord Jesus Christ that they work in quietness and eat their own bread.
New Living Translation
We command such people and urge them in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and work to earn their own living.
We command such people and urge them in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and work to earn their own living.
New Life Bible
Our words to such people are that they should be quiet and go to work. They should eat their own food. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ we say this.
Our words to such people are that they should be quiet and go to work. They should eat their own food. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ we say this.
New Revised Standard
Now such persons we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ to do their work quietly and to earn their own living.
Now such persons we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ to do their work quietly and to earn their own living.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Now, such as these, we charge and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, - that, with quietness, working, their own bread, they be eating.
Now, such as these, we charge and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, - that, with quietness, working, their own bread, they be eating.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Now we charge them that are such and beseech them by the Lord Jesus Christ that, working with silence, they would eat their own bread.
Now we charge them that are such and beseech them by the Lord Jesus Christ that, working with silence, they would eat their own bread.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
Them that are soche we commaunde and exhorte by oure lorde Iesu Christ that they worke with quyetnes and eate their awne breed.
Them that are soche we commaunde and exhorte by oure lorde Iesu Christ that they worke with quyetnes and eate their awne breed.
Young's Literal Translation
and such we command and exhort through our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness working, their own bread they may eat;
and such we command and exhort through our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness working, their own bread they may eat;
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
But them that are soche, we commaunde and exhorte by oure LORDE Iesus Christ, that they worke with quyetnes, and eate their awne bred.
But them that are soche, we commaunde and exhorte by oure LORDE Iesus Christ, that they worke with quyetnes, and eate their awne bred.
Mace New Testament (1729)
we command these persons, and exhort them by the Lord Jesus Christ, to stay at home, and earn their bread by labour.
we command these persons, and exhort them by the Lord Jesus Christ, to stay at home, and earn their bread by labour.
Simplified Cowboy Version
In the name of the Lord, we're telling you to get off your butts and earn the food you eat.
In the name of the Lord, we're telling you to get off your butts and earn the food you eat.
Contextual Overview
6 Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is living in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us. 7 For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us; we were not idle when we were with you, 8 we did not eat any one's bread without paying, but with toil and labor we worked night and day, that we might not burden any of you. 9 It was not because we have not that right, but to give you in our conduct an example to imitate. 10 For even when we were with you, we gave you this command: If any one will not work, let him not eat. 11 For we hear that some of you are living in idleness, mere busybodies, not doing any work. 12 Now such persons we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ to do their work in quietness and to earn their own living. 13 Brethren, do not be weary in well-doing. 14 If any one refuses to obey what we say in this letter, note that man, and have nothing to do with him, that he may be ashamed. 15 Do not look on him as an enemy, but warn him as a brother.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
we: 2 Thessalonians 3:6
that with: Genesis 49:14, Genesis 49:15, Proverbs 17:1, Ecclesiastes 4:6, Ephesians 4:28, 1 Thessalonians 4:11, 1 Timothy 2:2
eat: 2 Thessalonians 3:8, Luke 11:3
Reciprocal: Ruth 2:3 - gleaned Isaiah 4:1 - We will eat Jeremiah 11:7 - I earnestly Matthew 6:11 - General Acts 15:32 - exhorted Acts 17:21 - spent 1 Corinthians 7:20 - abide 1 Corinthians 14:3 - exhortation 1 Thessalonians 2:11 - General 2 Thessalonians 3:4 - that 1 Peter 3:4 - quiet
Cross-References
Genesis 2:18
Then the LORD God said, "It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him."
Then the LORD God said, "It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him."
Genesis 2:20
The man gave names to all cattle, and to the birds of the air, and to every beast of the field; but for the man there was not found a helper fit for him.
The man gave names to all cattle, and to the birds of the air, and to every beast of the field; but for the man there was not found a helper fit for him.
Genesis 2:22
and the rib which the LORD God had taken from the man he made into a woman and brought her to the man.
and the rib which the LORD God had taken from the man he made into a woman and brought her to the man.
Genesis 3:13
Then the LORD God said to the woman, "What is this that you have done?" The woman said, "The serpent beguiled me, and I ate."
Then the LORD God said to the woman, "What is this that you have done?" The woman said, "The serpent beguiled me, and I ate."
Genesis 3:15
I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel."
I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel."
Genesis 3:20
The man called his wife's name Eve, because she was the mother of all living.
The man called his wife's name Eve, because she was the mother of all living.
Genesis 3:21
And the LORD God made for Adam and for his wife garments of skins, and clothed them.
And the LORD God made for Adam and for his wife garments of skins, and clothed them.
Genesis 3:24
He drove out the man; and at the east of the garden of Eden he placed the cherubim, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to guard the way to the tree of life.
He drove out the man; and at the east of the garden of Eden he placed the cherubim, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to guard the way to the tree of life.
Job 31:33
if I have concealed my transgressions from men, by hiding my iniquity in my bosom,
if I have concealed my transgressions from men, by hiding my iniquity in my bosom,
Proverbs 19:3
When a man's folly brings his way to ruin, his heart rages against the LORD.
When a man's folly brings his way to ruin, his heart rages against the LORD.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Now them that are such,.... For this was not the case and character of them all. Did such practices generally obtain, no community, civil or religious, could subsist. And the apostle wisely distinguishes them from others, that the innocent might not be involved in the charge.
We command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ; using both authority and entreaty; taking every way to reclaim them, commanding in the name of Christ and beseeching for the sake of Christ
that with quietness they work: with their own hands, at their proper callings, and so support themselves, provide for their families, and have something to give to them that are in need; by which means they will live peaceable and quiet lives, in godliness and honesty, and not disturb the peace of neighbourhoods, churches, and families:
and eat their own bread; got by their own labour, and bought with their money, and not the bread of others, or that of idleness.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus ... - A more solemn command and appeal to do what he had before enjoined on all of them; 1 Thessalonians 4:11; see the notes on that verse.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 12. With quietness they work — μετα ησυχιας. With silence; leaving their tale-bearing and officious intermeddling. Less noise and more work!
That - they work, and eat their own bread. — Their own bread, because earned by their own honest industry. What a degrading thing to live on the bounty or mercy of another, while a man is able to acquire his own livelihood! He who can submit to this has lost the spirit of independence; and has in him a beggar's heart, and is capable of nothing but base and beggarly actions. Witness the great mass of the people of England, who by their dependence on the poor rates are, from being laborious, independent, and respect able, become idle, profligate, and knavish; the propagators and perpetrators of crime; a discredit to the nation, and a curse to society. The apostle's command is a cure for such; and the Church of God should discountenance such, and disown them.
