1 Thessalonians 4:11 and to make it your ambition to live quietly and peacefully, and to mind your own affairs and work with your hands, just as we directed you,

4:11 AMP

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Amplified Bible - and to make it your ambition to live quietly and peacefully, and to mind your own affairs and work with your hands, just as we directed you,
新标点和合本 - 又要立志作安静人，办自己的事，亲手做工，正如我们从前所吩咐你们的，
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 要立志过安静的生活，管自己的事，亲手做工，正如我们从前吩咐你们的，
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 要立志过安静的生活，管自己的事，亲手做工，正如我们从前吩咐你们的，
当代译本 - 你们要立志过安分守己的生活，亲手做工，正如我们以前吩咐你们的。
圣经新译本 - 又要立志过安静的生活，办自己的事，亲手作工，正如我们从前吩咐过你们，
中文标准译本 - 你们要立定心志安静下来、做自己的事、亲手做工，正如我们曾经吩咐过你们的，
现代标点和合本 - 又要立志做安静人，办自己的事，亲手做工，正如我们从前所吩咐你们的，
和合本（拼音版） - 又要立志作安静人，办自己的事，亲手作工，正如我们从前所吩咐你们的，
New International Version - and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands, just as we told you,
New International Reader's Version - And do everything you can to live a quiet life. You should mind your own business. And work with your hands, just as we told you to.
English Standard Version - and to aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we instructed you,
New Living Translation - Make it your goal to live a quiet life, minding your own business and working with your hands, just as we instructed you before.
The Message - Stay calm; mind your own business; do your own job. You’ve heard all this from us before, but a reminder never hurts. We want you living in a way that will command the respect of outsiders, not lying around sponging off your friends.
Christian Standard Bible - to seek to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you,
New American Standard Bible - and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life and attend to your own business and work with your hands, just as we instructed you,
New King James Version - 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,
American Standard Version - and that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your hands, even as we charged you;
King James Version - And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;
New English Translation - to aspire to lead a quiet life, to attend to your own business, and to work with your hands, as we commanded you.
World English Bible - and that you make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, even as we instructed you;
新標點和合本 - 又要立志作安靜人，辦自己的事，親手做工，正如我們從前所吩咐你們的，
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 要立志過安靜的生活，管自己的事，親手做工，正如我們從前吩咐你們的，
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 要立志過安靜的生活，管自己的事，親手做工，正如我們從前吩咐你們的，
當代譯本 - 你們要立志過安分守己的生活，親手做工，正如我們以前吩咐你們的。
聖經新譯本 - 又要立志過安靜的生活，辦自己的事，親手作工，正如我們從前吩咐過你們，
呂振中譯本 - 要懷着大志做安靜人，辦自己的事，親手作工，照我們所囑咐你們的，
中文標準譯本 - 你們要立定心志安靜下來、做自己的事、親手做工，正如我們曾經吩咐過你們的，
現代標點和合本 - 又要立志做安靜人，辦自己的事，親手做工，正如我們從前所吩咐你們的，
文理和合譯本 - 又恬靜是務、己事是圖、手自操作、一如我命、
文理委辦譯本 - 恬靜是務、己事是圖、躬自操作、一如我命、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 且務安靜、各行己事、親手操作、如我儕所命爾者、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 尤須寧靜澹泊、安分守己、躬自操作、悉如吾訓。
Nueva Versión Internacional - a procurar vivir en paz con todos, a ocuparse de sus propias responsabilidades y a trabajar con sus propias manos. Así les he mandado,
현대인의 성경 - 그리고 우리가 여러분에게 명령한 것처럼 조용한 생활을 하고 남의 일에 간섭하지 말며 손수 일하도록 하십시오.
Новый Русский Перевод - Старайтесь жить порядочно , занимаясь каждый своим делом и работая своими руками, как мы вам уже наказывали раньше,
Восточный перевод - Старайтесь жить порядочно , занимаясь каждый своим делом и работая своими руками, как мы вам уже наказывали раньше,
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Старайтесь жить порядочно , занимаясь каждый своим делом и работая своими руками, как мы вам уже наказывали раньше,
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Старайтесь жить порядочно , занимаясь каждый своим делом и работая своими руками, как мы вам уже наказывали раньше,
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - en mettant votre point d’honneur à vivre dans la paix, à vous occuper chacun de ses propres affaires, et à gagner votre vie par votre propre travail, comme nous vous l’avons déjà recommandé ,
リビングバイブル - そして、以前にも教えたように、静かな生活を送り、仕事に身を入れ、喜んで働きなさい。
Nestle Aland 28 - καὶ φιλοτιμεῖσθαι ἡσυχάζειν καὶ πράσσειν τὰ ἴδια καὶ ἐργάζεσθαι ταῖς [ἰδίαις] χερσὶν ὑμῶν, καθὼς ὑμῖν παρηγγείλαμεν,
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - καὶ φιλοτιμεῖσθαι, ἡσυχάζειν καὶ πράσσειν τὰ ἴδια, καὶ ἐργάζεσθαι ταῖς ἰδίαις χερσὶν ὑμῶν, καθὼς ὑμῖν παρηγγείλαμεν,
Nova Versão Internacional - Esforcem-se para ter uma vida tranquila, cuidar dos seus próprios negócios e trabalhar com as próprias mãos, como nós os instruímos;
Hoffnung für alle - Achtet darauf, ein geregeltes Leben zu führen. Kümmert euch um eure eigenen Angelegenheiten und sorgt selbst für euren Lebensunterhalt, so wie wir es euch schon immer aufgetragen haben.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Hãy tập sống trầm lặng, chăm lo công việc mình, tự tay mình làm việc như chúng tôi đã dặn.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ท่านจงมุ่งมาดว่าจะดำเนินชีวิตอันสงบ จะเอาใจใส่ธุรกิจของตน และจะลงมือทำงานเองเหมือนที่เราได้บอกท่านไว้
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - จงตั้งเป้าหมายว่าจะอยู่อย่างสงบ อย่ายุ่งเรื่องของคนอื่น และทำงานด้วยมือของตนเอง ตามที่เราได้บอกท่านแล้ว

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Acts 20:35 - In everything I showed you [by example] that by working hard in this way you must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He Himself said, ‘It is more blessed [and brings greater joy] to give than to receive.’ ”
Acts 18:3 - and because he was of the same trade, he stayed with them; and they worked together for they were tent-makers.
Romans 12:4 - For just as in one [physical] body we have many parts, and these parts do not all have the same function or special use,
Romans 12:5 - so we, who are many, are [nevertheless just] one body in Christ, and individually [we are] parts one of another [mutually dependent on each other].
Romans 12:6 - Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, each of us is to use them accordingly: if [someone has the gift of] prophecy, [let him speak a new message from God to His people] in proportion to the faith possessed;
Romans 12:7 - if service, in the act of serving; or he who teaches, in the act of teaching;
Romans 12:8 - or he who encourages, in the act of encouragement; he who gives, with generosity; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy [in caring for others], with cheerfulness.
1 Peter 4:10 - Just as each one of you has received a special gift [a spiritual talent, an ability graciously given by God], employ it in serving one another as [is appropriate for] good stewards of God’s multi-faceted grace [faithfully using the diverse, varied gifts and abilities granted to Christians by God’s unmerited favor].
1 Peter 4:11 - Whoever speaks [to the congregation], is to do so as one who speaks the oracles (utterances, the very words) of God. Whoever serves [the congregation] is to do so as one who serves by the strength which God [abundantly] supplies, so that in all things God may be glorified [honored and magnified] through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
Colossians 3:22 - Servants, in everything obey those who are your masters on earth, not only with external service, as those who merely please people, but with sincerity of heart because of your fear of the Lord.
Colossians 3:23 - Whatever you do [whatever your task may be], work from the soul [that is, put in your very best effort], as [something done] for the Lord and not for men,
Colossians 3:24 - knowing [with all certainty] that it is from the Lord [not from men] that you will receive the inheritance which is your [greatest] reward. It is the Lord Christ whom you [actually] serve.
Luke 12:42 - The Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and wise steward [of the estate], whom his master will put in charge over his household, to give his servants their portion of food at the proper time?
Luke 12:43 - Blessed (happy, prosperous, to be admired) is that servant whom his master finds so doing when he arrives.
2 Thessalonians 3:7 - For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example, because we did not act in an undisciplined or inappropriate manner when we were with you [we were never idle or lazy, nor did we avoid our duties],
2 Thessalonians 3:8 - nor did we eat anyone’s bread without paying for it, but with labor and hardship we worked night and day [to pay our own way] so that we would not be a financial burden on any of you [for our support];
2 Thessalonians 3:9 - not because we do not have a right to such support, but [we provided our own financial support] to offer ourselves as a model for you, so that you would follow our example.
2 Thessalonians 3:10 - For even while we were with you, we used to give you this order: if anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to eat, either.
2 Thessalonians 3:11 - Indeed, we hear that some among you are leading an undisciplined and inappropriate life, doing no work at all, but acting like busybodies [meddling in other people’s business].
2 Thessalonians 3:12 - 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].
Romans 15:20 - Accordingly I set a goal to preach the gospel, not where Christ’s name was already known, so that I would not build on another man’s foundation;
Mark 13:34 - It is like a man away on a journey, who when he left home put his servants in charge, each with his particular task, and also ordered the doorkeeper to be continually alert.
Titus 2:4 - so that they may encourage the young women to tenderly love their husbands and their children,
Titus 2:5 - to be sensible, pure, makers of a home [where God is honored], good-natured, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored.
Titus 2:6 - In a similar way urge the young men to be sensible and self-controlled and to behave wisely [taking life seriously].
Titus 2:7 - And in all things show yourself to be an example of good works, with purity in doctrine [having the strictest regard for integrity and truth], dignified,
Titus 2:8 - sound and beyond reproach in instruction, so that the opponent [of the faith] will be shamed, having nothing bad to say about us.
Titus 2:9 - Urge bond-servants to be subject to their own masters in everything, to be pleasing and not talk back,
Titus 2:10 - not stealing [things, regardless of value], but proving themselves trustworthy, so that in every respect they will adorn and do credit to the teaching of God our Savior.
Romans 12:11 - never lagging behind in diligence; aglow in the Spirit, enthusiastically serving the Lord;
1 Peter 4:15 - Make sure that none of you suffers as a murderer, or a thief, or any sort of criminal [in response to persecution], or as a troublesome meddler interfering in the affairs of others;
1 Timothy 5:13 - Now at the same time, they also learn to be idle as they go from house to house; and not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies [meddlers in things that do not concern them], talking about things they should not mention.
Proverbs 17:1 - Better is a dry morsel [of food served] with quietness and peace Than a house full of feasting [served] with strife and contention.
1 Corinthians 4:12 - We work [for our living], working hard with our own hands. When we are reviled and verbally abused, we bless. When we are persecuted, we take it patiently and endure.
Titus 3:14 - Our people must learn to do good deeds to meet necessary demands [whatever the occasion may require], so that they will not be unproductive.
2 Corinthians 5:9 - Therefore, whether we are at home [on earth] or away from home [and with Him], it is our [constant] ambition to be pleasing to Him.
1 Timothy 2:2 - for kings and all who are in [positions of] high authority, so that we may live a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
Lamentations 3:26 - It is good that one waits quietly For the salvation of the Lord.
1 Peter 3:4 - but let it be [the inner beauty of] the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality and unfading charm of a gentle and peaceful spirit, [one that is calm and self-controlled, not overanxious, but serene and spiritually mature] which is very precious in the sight of God.
Ecclesiastes 4:6 - One hand full of rest and patience is better than two fists full of labor and chasing after the wind.
Ephesians 4:28 - The thief [who has become a believer] must no longer steal, but instead he must work hard [making an honest living], producing that which is good with his own hands, so that he will have something to share with those in need.

逐节对照

交叉引用

Amplified Bible - and to make it your ambition to live quietly and peacefully, and to mind your own affairs and work with your hands, just as we directed you,
新标点和合本 - 又要立志作安静人，办自己的事，亲手做工，正如我们从前所吩咐你们的，
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 要立志过安静的生活，管自己的事，亲手做工，正如我们从前吩咐你们的，
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 要立志过安静的生活，管自己的事，亲手做工，正如我们从前吩咐你们的，
当代译本 - 你们要立志过安分守己的生活，亲手做工，正如我们以前吩咐你们的。
圣经新译本 - 又要立志过安静的生活，办自己的事，亲手作工，正如我们从前吩咐过你们，
中文标准译本 - 你们要立定心志安静下来、做自己的事、亲手做工，正如我们曾经吩咐过你们的，
现代标点和合本 - 又要立志做安静人，办自己的事，亲手做工，正如我们从前所吩咐你们的，
和合本（拼音版） - 又要立志作安静人，办自己的事，亲手作工，正如我们从前所吩咐你们的，
New International Version - and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands, just as we told you,
New International Reader's Version - And do everything you can to live a quiet life. You should mind your own business. And work with your hands, just as we told you to.
English Standard Version - and to aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we instructed you,
New Living Translation - Make it your goal to live a quiet life, minding your own business and working with your hands, just as we instructed you before.
The Message - Stay calm; mind your own business; do your own job. You’ve heard all this from us before, but a reminder never hurts. We want you living in a way that will command the respect of outsiders, not lying around sponging off your friends.
Christian Standard Bible - to seek to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you,
New American Standard Bible - and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life and attend to your own business and work with your hands, just as we instructed you,
New King James Version - 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,
American Standard Version - and that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your hands, even as we charged you;
King James Version - And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;
New English Translation - to aspire to lead a quiet life, to attend to your own business, and to work with your hands, as we commanded you.
World English Bible - and that you make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, even as we instructed you;
新標點和合本 - 又要立志作安靜人，辦自己的事，親手做工，正如我們從前所吩咐你們的，
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 要立志過安靜的生活，管自己的事，親手做工，正如我們從前吩咐你們的，
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 要立志過安靜的生活，管自己的事，親手做工，正如我們從前吩咐你們的，
當代譯本 - 你們要立志過安分守己的生活，親手做工，正如我們以前吩咐你們的。
聖經新譯本 - 又要立志過安靜的生活，辦自己的事，親手作工，正如我們從前吩咐過你們，
呂振中譯本 - 要懷着大志做安靜人，辦自己的事，親手作工，照我們所囑咐你們的，
中文標準譯本 - 你們要立定心志安靜下來、做自己的事、親手做工，正如我們曾經吩咐過你們的，
現代標點和合本 - 又要立志做安靜人，辦自己的事，親手做工，正如我們從前所吩咐你們的，
文理和合譯本 - 又恬靜是務、己事是圖、手自操作、一如我命、
文理委辦譯本 - 恬靜是務、己事是圖、躬自操作、一如我命、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 且務安靜、各行己事、親手操作、如我儕所命爾者、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 尤須寧靜澹泊、安分守己、躬自操作、悉如吾訓。
Nueva Versión Internacional - a procurar vivir en paz con todos, a ocuparse de sus propias responsabilidades y a trabajar con sus propias manos. Así les he mandado,
현대인의 성경 - 그리고 우리가 여러분에게 명령한 것처럼 조용한 생활을 하고 남의 일에 간섭하지 말며 손수 일하도록 하십시오.
Новый Русский Перевод - Старайтесь жить порядочно , занимаясь каждый своим делом и работая своими руками, как мы вам уже наказывали раньше,
Восточный перевод - Старайтесь жить порядочно , занимаясь каждый своим делом и работая своими руками, как мы вам уже наказывали раньше,
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Старайтесь жить порядочно , занимаясь каждый своим делом и работая своими руками, как мы вам уже наказывали раньше,
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Старайтесь жить порядочно , занимаясь каждый своим делом и работая своими руками, как мы вам уже наказывали раньше,
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - en mettant votre point d’honneur à vivre dans la paix, à vous occuper chacun de ses propres affaires, et à gagner votre vie par votre propre travail, comme nous vous l’avons déjà recommandé ,
リビングバイブル - そして、以前にも教えたように、静かな生活を送り、仕事に身を入れ、喜んで働きなさい。
Nestle Aland 28 - καὶ φιλοτιμεῖσθαι ἡσυχάζειν καὶ πράσσειν τὰ ἴδια καὶ ἐργάζεσθαι ταῖς [ἰδίαις] χερσὶν ὑμῶν, καθὼς ὑμῖν παρηγγείλαμεν,
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - καὶ φιλοτιμεῖσθαι, ἡσυχάζειν καὶ πράσσειν τὰ ἴδια, καὶ ἐργάζεσθαι ταῖς ἰδίαις χερσὶν ὑμῶν, καθὼς ὑμῖν παρηγγείλαμεν,
Nova Versão Internacional - Esforcem-se para ter uma vida tranquila, cuidar dos seus próprios negócios e trabalhar com as próprias mãos, como nós os instruímos;
Hoffnung für alle - Achtet darauf, ein geregeltes Leben zu führen. Kümmert euch um eure eigenen Angelegenheiten und sorgt selbst für euren Lebensunterhalt, so wie wir es euch schon immer aufgetragen haben.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Hãy tập sống trầm lặng, chăm lo công việc mình, tự tay mình làm việc như chúng tôi đã dặn.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ท่านจงมุ่งมาดว่าจะดำเนินชีวิตอันสงบ จะเอาใจใส่ธุรกิจของตน และจะลงมือทำงานเองเหมือนที่เราได้บอกท่านไว้
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - จงตั้งเป้าหมายว่าจะอยู่อย่างสงบ อย่ายุ่งเรื่องของคนอื่น และทำงานด้วยมือของตนเอง ตามที่เราได้บอกท่านแล้ว

Acts 20:35 - In everything I showed you [by example] that by working hard in this way you must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He Himself said, ‘It is more blessed [and brings greater joy] to give than to receive.’ ”
Acts 18:3 - and because he was of the same trade, he stayed with them; and they worked together for they were tent-makers.
Romans 12:4 - For just as in one [physical] body we have many parts, and these parts do not all have the same function or special use,
Romans 12:5 - so we, who are many, are [nevertheless just] one body in Christ, and individually [we are] parts one of another [mutually dependent on each other].
Romans 12:6 - Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, each of us is to use them accordingly: if [someone has the gift of] prophecy, [let him speak a new message from God to His people] in proportion to the faith possessed;
Romans 12:7 - if service, in the act of serving; or he who teaches, in the act of teaching;
Romans 12:8 - or he who encourages, in the act of encouragement; he who gives, with generosity; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy [in caring for others], with cheerfulness.
1 Peter 4:10 - Just as each one of you has received a special gift [a spiritual talent, an ability graciously given by God], employ it in serving one another as [is appropriate for] good stewards of God’s multi-faceted grace [faithfully using the diverse, varied gifts and abilities granted to Christians by God’s unmerited favor].
1 Peter 4:11 - Whoever speaks [to the congregation], is to do so as one who speaks the oracles (utterances, the very words) of God. Whoever serves [the congregation] is to do so as one who serves by the strength which God [abundantly] supplies, so that in all things God may be glorified [honored and magnified] through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
Colossians 3:22 - Servants, in everything obey those who are your masters on earth, not only with external service, as those who merely please people, but with sincerity of heart because of your fear of the Lord.
Colossians 3:23 - Whatever you do [whatever your task may be], work from the soul [that is, put in your very best effort], as [something done] for the Lord and not for men,
Colossians 3:24 - knowing [with all certainty] that it is from the Lord [not from men] that you will receive the inheritance which is your [greatest] reward. It is the Lord Christ whom you [actually] serve.
Luke 12:42 - The Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and wise steward [of the estate], whom his master will put in charge over his household, to give his servants their portion of food at the proper time?
Luke 12:43 - Blessed (happy, prosperous, to be admired) is that servant whom his master finds so doing when he arrives.
2 Thessalonians 3:7 - For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example, because we did not act in an undisciplined or inappropriate manner when we were with you [we were never idle or lazy, nor did we avoid our duties],
2 Thessalonians 3:8 - nor did we eat anyone’s bread without paying for it, but with labor and hardship we worked night and day [to pay our own way] so that we would not be a financial burden on any of you [for our support];
2 Thessalonians 3:9 - not because we do not have a right to such support, but [we provided our own financial support] to offer ourselves as a model for you, so that you would follow our example.
2 Thessalonians 3:10 - For even while we were with you, we used to give you this order: if anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to eat, either.
2 Thessalonians 3:11 - Indeed, we hear that some among you are leading an undisciplined and inappropriate life, doing no work at all, but acting like busybodies [meddling in other people’s business].
2 Thessalonians 3:12 - 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].
Romans 15:20 - Accordingly I set a goal to preach the gospel, not where Christ’s name was already known, so that I would not build on another man’s foundation;
Mark 13:34 - It is like a man away on a journey, who when he left home put his servants in charge, each with his particular task, and also ordered the doorkeeper to be continually alert.
Titus 2:4 - so that they may encourage the young women to tenderly love their husbands and their children,
Titus 2:5 - to be sensible, pure, makers of a home [where God is honored], good-natured, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored.
Titus 2:6 - In a similar way urge the young men to be sensible and self-controlled and to behave wisely [taking life seriously].
Titus 2:7 - And in all things show yourself to be an example of good works, with purity in doctrine [having the strictest regard for integrity and truth], dignified,
Titus 2:8 - sound and beyond reproach in instruction, so that the opponent [of the faith] will be shamed, having nothing bad to say about us.
Titus 2:9 - Urge bond-servants to be subject to their own masters in everything, to be pleasing and not talk back,
Titus 2:10 - not stealing [things, regardless of value], but proving themselves trustworthy, so that in every respect they will adorn and do credit to the teaching of God our Savior.
Romans 12:11 - never lagging behind in diligence; aglow in the Spirit, enthusiastically serving the Lord;
1 Peter 4:15 - Make sure that none of you suffers as a murderer, or a thief, or any sort of criminal [in response to persecution], or as a troublesome meddler interfering in the affairs of others;
1 Timothy 5:13 - Now at the same time, they also learn to be idle as they go from house to house; and not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies [meddlers in things that do not concern them], talking about things they should not mention.
Proverbs 17:1 - Better is a dry morsel [of food served] with quietness and peace Than a house full of feasting [served] with strife and contention.
1 Corinthians 4:12 - We work [for our living], working hard with our own hands. When we are reviled and verbally abused, we bless. When we are persecuted, we take it patiently and endure.
Titus 3:14 - Our people must learn to do good deeds to meet necessary demands [whatever the occasion may require], so that they will not be unproductive.
2 Corinthians 5:9 - Therefore, whether we are at home [on earth] or away from home [and with Him], it is our [constant] ambition to be pleasing to Him.
1 Timothy 2:2 - for kings and all who are in [positions of] high authority, so that we may live a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
Lamentations 3:26 - It is good that one waits quietly For the salvation of the Lord.
1 Peter 3:4 - but let it be [the inner beauty of] the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality and unfading charm of a gentle and peaceful spirit, [one that is calm and self-controlled, not overanxious, but serene and spiritually mature] which is very precious in the sight of God.
Ecclesiastes 4:6 - One hand full of rest and patience is better than two fists full of labor and chasing after the wind.
Ephesians 4:28 - The thief [who has become a believer] must no longer steal, but instead he must work hard [making an honest living], producing that which is good with his own hands, so that he will have something to share with those in need.