Now those who are such we command and exhort through our Lord Jesus Christ that they work in quietness and eat their own bread.

She watches over the ways of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness.

Give us this day our bread sufficient for this day.

And, because he was of the same trade, he stayed with them and worked; for by occupation they were tentmakers.

Yes, you yourselves know that these hands have served for my necessities, and for those who were with me.

And we labor, working with our own hands. Being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we endure;

And when I was present with you, and in need, I was a burden to no one, for what I lacked, the brethren who came from Macedonia supplied. And in everything I kept myself from being burdensome to you, and so I will keep myself.

that you also aspire to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you,

For you remember, brethren, our labor and toil; for laboring night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you, we preached to you the gospel of God.