2 Thessalonians 3:12
New International Version
12 Such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ(A) to settle down and earn the food they eat.(B)
2 Thessalonians 3:12-13
The Message
10-13 Don’t you remember the rule we had when we lived with you? “If you don’t work, you don’t eat.” And now we’re getting reports that a bunch of lazy good-for-nothings are taking advantage of you. This must not be tolerated. We command them to get to work immediately—no excuses, no arguments—and earn their own keep. Friends, don’t slack off in doing your duty.
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2 Thessalonians 3:12
Amplified Bible
12 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].
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2 Thessalonians 3:12
Names of God Bible
12 We order and encourage such people by the Lord Yeshua Christ to pay attention to their own work so they can support themselves.
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2 Thessalonians 3:12
Contemporary English Version
12 So, for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ, we ask and beg these people to settle down and start working for a living.
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