Bible Cross References
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Psalm 37:21
The wicked borrow and never pay back, but good people are generous with their gifts.
Romans 12:17
If someone has done you wrong, do not repay him with a wrong. Try to do what everyone considers to be good.
Philippians 4:8
In conclusion, my friends, fill your minds with those things that are good and that deserve praise: things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and honorable.
1 Thessalonians 2:9
Surely you remember, our friends, how we worked and toiled! We worked day and night so that we would not be any trouble to you as we preached to you the Good News from God.
1 Thessalonians 2:10
You are our witnesses, and so is God, that our conduct toward you who believe was pure, right, and without fault.
1 Thessalonians 4:12
In this way you will win the respect of those who are not believers, and you will not have to depend on anyone for what you need.
2 Thessalonians 3:7-12
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You yourselves know very well that you should do just what we did. We were not lazy when we were with you.
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We did not accept anyone's support without paying for it. Instead, we worked and toiled; we kept working day and night so as not to be an expense to any of you.
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We did this, not because we do not have the right to demand our support; we did it to be an example for you to follow.
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While we were with you, we used to tell you, "Whoever refuses to work is not allowed to eat."
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We say this because we hear that there are some people among you who live lazy lives and who do nothing except meddle in other people's business.
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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.