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2 Thessalonians 3

2 Thessalonians 3:11

A Warning against Idleness · 2 Thessalonians 3:6–15
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Translations

Modern
For we hear that some of you are leading undisciplined lives, accomplishing nothing, but being busybodies.
Traditional
For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.
Literal
For we hear some are walking among you in an unruly manner, not working at all, but being busybodies.
Latin
Audivimus enim inter vos quosdam ambulare inquiete, nihil operantes, sed curiose agentes.

Original

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

Notes

2 Thessalonians 3:6–15

In his previous letter, Paul addressed the issue of church members who were lazy and refused to work (1 Thessalonians 4:11–12; 5:14). Some ignored his message and example, so he provides more guidance on how to treat these members.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Laziness and Hard Work

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Paul the Apostle Second Letter to the Thessalonians

Topics

Busy-Bodies: The Idle Are Busybodies Busybody: General Scriptures Concerning Commandments: Precepts of Paul--Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Hard Work Idle Hands Idleness and Sloth: Thessalonians Idleness: General Scriptures Concerning Industry: General Scriptures Concerning Labor: General Scriptures Concerning Meddling Not Working Slothfulness: General Scriptures Concerning Tattletales Working Hard