2 Thessalonians 3:11

2 Thessalonians · New Testament · Chapter 3

“For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.”2 Thessalonians 3:11

What Does 2 Thessalonians 3:11 Mean?

2 Thessalonians 3:11 is found in the book of 2 Thessalonians, chapter 3, verse 11 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 11 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (11)

These passages are connected to 2 Thessalonians 3:11 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

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.”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.”1 Thessalonians 4:11“And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;”2 Thessalonians 3:6“Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us.”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.”1 Thessalonians 5:14“Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.”Mark 8:34“And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.”Luke 16:3“Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do? for my lord taketh away from me the stewardship: I cannot dig; to beg I am ashamed.”Acts 17:21“(For all the Athenians and strangers which were there spent their time in nothing else, but either to tell, or to hear some new thing.)”Philippians 3:18“(For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ:”Mark 7:5“Then the Pharisees and scribes asked him, Why walk not thy disciples according to the tradition of the elders, but eat bread with unwashen hands?”

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