Bible Cross References
to be
Proverbs 31:27
She is always busy and looks after her family's needs.
2 Thessalonians 3:6-11
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Our friends, we command you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to keep away from all believers who are living a lazy life and who do not follow the instructions that we gave them.
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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.
wandering
Leviticus 19:16
Do not spread lies about anyone, and when someone is on trial for his life, speak out if your testimony can help him. I am the LORD.
Proverbs 20:19
A gossip can never keep a secret. Stay away from people who talk too much.
Luke 10:7
Stay in that same house, eating and drinking whatever they offer you, for workers should be given their pay. Don't move around from one house to another.
Acts 20:20
You know that I did not hold back anything that would be of help to you as I preached and taught in public and in your homes.
busy-bodies
2 Thessalonians 3:11
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.
1 Peter 4:15
If you suffer, it must not be because you are a murderer or a thief or a criminal or a meddler in other people's affairs.
speaking
Acts 20:30
The time will come when some men from your own group will tell lies to lead the believers away after them.
Titus 1:11
It is necessary to stop their talk, because they are upsetting whole families by teaching what they should not, and all for the shameful purpose of making money.
James 3:10
Words of thanksgiving and cursing pour out from the same mouth. My friends, this should not happen!