2 Thessalonians 3:12

Translations

Modern

We command and urge such people by our Lord Jesus Christ to begin working quietly to earn their own living.

Traditional

Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.

Literal

Now to such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that, working with quietness, they should eat their own bread.

Latin

Iis autem, qui ejusmodi sunt, denuntiemus, et obsecramus in Domino Jesu Christo, ut cum silentio operantes, suum panem manducent.

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English

We command and urge such people by our Lord Jesus Christ to begin working quietly to earn their own living.

Notes

2 Thessalonians 3:12

Paul emphasizes the strength of the command by referring to the authority of the Lord Jesus Christ (as in 3:6; 1 Thessalonians 4:1–2).
begin working quietly: This means to live a quiet life instead of concerning oneself with other people's activities (see 1 Thessalonians 4:11).

2 Thessalonians 3:6–15

In his previous letter, Paul addressed the issue of church members who were lazy and refused to work (1 Thessalonians 4:11–12; 5:14). Some ignored his message and example, so he provides more guidance on how to treat these members.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Laziness and Hard Work

Related verses

Ephesians 4:28
He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need.
1 Thessalonians 4:11
…and to aspire to live quietly, to attend to your own matters, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you.
2 Thessalonians 3:8
…nor did we eat anyone’s food without paying for it. Instead, in labor and toil, we worked night and day so that we would not be a burden to any of you.
Luke 11:3
Give us each day our daily bread.
Proverbs 17:1
Better a dry morsel in quietness than a house full of feasting with strife.
Ecclesiastes 4:6
Better one handful with tranquility than two handfuls with toil and pursuit of the wind.
Genesis 49:14–15
Issachar is a strong donkey, lying down between the sheepfolds.
1 Thessalonians 4:1
Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more.
1 Timothy 2:2
…for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Paul the Apostle Second Letter to the Thessalonians

Topics

Busybody: General Scriptures Concerning Commandments: Precepts of Paul--Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Hard Work Idle Hands Industry: General Scriptures Concerning Labor: General Scriptures Concerning Peace: Ministers should Exhort To Slothfulness: General Scriptures Concerning Tattletales Working Hard

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