10 In fact, you are doing this toward all the brothers and sisters in the entire region of Macedonia.(A) But we encourage you, brothers and sisters, to do this even more, 11 to seek to lead a quiet life,(B) to mind your own business,[a] and to work(C) with your own hands, as we commanded you, 12 so that you may behave properly(D) in the presence of outsiders and not be dependent on anyone.[b](E)

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 4:11 Lit to practice one’s own things
  2. 4:12 Or not need anything, or not be in need

Bible Gateway Recommends

CSB Study Bible--soft leather-look, navy blue
CSB Study Bible--soft leather-look, navy blue
Retail: $69.99
Our Price: $52.48
Save: $17.51 (25%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
CSB Apologetics Study Bible for Students, Softcover
CSB Apologetics Study Bible for Students, Softcover
Retail: $27.99
Our Price: $14.00
Save: $13.99 (50%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
CSB Connecting Scripture New Testament--hardcover
CSB Connecting Scripture New Testament--hardcover
Retail: $44.99
Our Price: $29.70
Save: $15.29 (34%)
CSB Law Enforcement Officer's Bible, Black LeatherTouch
CSB Law Enforcement Officer's Bible, Black LeatherTouch
Retail: $24.99
Our Price: $14.82
Save: $10.17 (41%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Large Print Personal Size Reference Bible-- LeatherTouch, teal
CSB Large Print Personal Size Reference Bible-- LeatherTouch, teal
Retail: $29.99
Our Price: $16.95
Save: $13.04 (43%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars