Bible verses about not working

2 Thessalonians 3:10

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For even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “If anyone is unwilling to work, he shall not eat.”

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For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

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For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: “If anyone is not willing to work, don’t let him eat.”

1 Timothy 5:8

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If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

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But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.

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But if anyone doesn’t provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

Ephesians 4:28

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He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need.

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Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with [his] hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.

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Let him who stole steal no more; but rather let him labor, producing with his hands something that is good, that he may have something to give to him who has need.

2 Thessalonians 3:11

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For we hear that some of you are leading undisciplined lives, accomplishing nothing, but being busybodies.

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For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.

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For we hear of some who walk among you in rebellion, who don’t work at all, but are busybodies.

2 Thessalonians 3:12–16

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12We command and urge such people by our Lord Jesus Christ to begin working quietly to earn their own living. 13But as for you, brothers, do not grow weary in well-doing. 14Take note of anyone who does not obey the instructions we have given in this letter. Do not associate with him, so that he may be ashamed. 15Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother. 16Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.

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12Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread. 13But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing. 14And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed. 15Yet count [him] not as an enemy, but admonish [him] as a brother. 16Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord [be] with you all.

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12Now those who are that way, we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, that they work with quietness and eat their own bread. 13But you, brothers, don’t be weary in doing what is right. 14If any man doesn’t obey our word in this letter, note that man and have no company with him, to the end that he may be ashamed. 15Don’t count him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother. 16Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways. The Lord be with you all.

Luke 1:37

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For no word from God will ever fail.”

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For with God nothing shall be impossible.

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For nothing spoken by God is impossible.”

Proverbs 12:11

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The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.

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He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain [persons is] void of understanding.

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He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.

Proverbs 12:24

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The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.

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The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.

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The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.

Proverbs 13:4

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The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.

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The soul of the sluggard desireth, and [hath] nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

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The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.

Proverbs 14:23

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There is profit in all labor, but mere talk leads only to poverty.

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In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips [tendeth] only to penury.

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In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.

Proverbs 24:33–34

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33A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, 34and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and need like a bandit.

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33[Yet] a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep: 34So shall thy poverty come [as] one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man.

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33a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep, 34so your poverty will come as a robber and your want as an armed man.

1 Corinthians 10:31

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So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.

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Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

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Whether therefore you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

Colossians 3:23

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Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men,

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And what soever ye do, do [it] heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

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And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,

Colossians 3:23–24

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23Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men, 24because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.

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23And what soever ye do, do [it] heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; 24Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.

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23And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, 24knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.

2 Thessalonians 3:10–12

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10For even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “If anyone is unwilling to work, he shall not eat.” 11For we hear that some of you are leading undisciplined lives, accomplishing nothing, but being busybodies. 12We command and urge such people by our Lord Jesus Christ to begin working quietly to earn their own living.

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10For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. 11For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies. 12Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.

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10For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: “If anyone is not willing to work, don’t let him eat.” 11For we hear of some who walk among you in rebellion, who don’t work at all, but are busybodies. 12Now those who are that way, we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, that they work with quietness and eat their own bread.

Hebrews 12:14

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Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.

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Follow peace with all [men], and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:

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Follow after peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man will see the Lord,

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2 Thessalonians 3:10

1 Timothy 5:8

Ephesians 4:28

2 Thessalonians 3:11

2 Thessalonians 3:12–16

Luke 1:37

Proverbs 12:11

Proverbs 12:24

Proverbs 13:4

Proverbs 14:23

Proverbs 24:33–34

1 Corinthians 10:31

Colossians 3:23

Colossians 3:23–24

2 Thessalonians 3:10–12

Hebrews 12:14

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