1 Thessalonians 4:11
1 Thessalonians · New Testament · Chapter 4
“And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;”1 Thessalonians 4:11
What Does 1 Thessalonians 4:11 Mean?
1 Thessalonians 4:11 is found in the book of 1 Thessalonians, chapter 4, verse 11 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Work & Rest.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Thessalonians 4:11 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Ecclesiastes 4:6“Better is an handful with quietness, than both the hands full with travail and vexation of spirit.”Ephesians 4:28“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.”2 Thessalonians 3:10“For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.”1 Peter 3:4“But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.”Titus 3:14“And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.”Proverbs 17:1“Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.”Lamentations 3:26“It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.”1 Timothy 2:2“For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.”Proverbs 21:5“The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.”1 Corinthians 4:12“And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it:”Psalms 34:14“Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.”Proverbs 12:11“He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.”Romans 12:11“Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;”2 Thessalonians 3:11“For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.”1 Timothy 5:13“And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.”Acts 20:35“I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.”2 Corinthians 5:9“Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.”1 Peter 4:15“But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men’s matters.”2 Thessalonians 3:7“For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;”2 Thessalonians 3:12“Now 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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