2 Thessalonians 3:12
2 Thessalonians · New Testament · Chapter 3
“Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.”2 Thessalonians 3:12
What Does 2 Thessalonians 3:12 Mean?
2 Thessalonians 3:12 is found in the book of 2 Thessalonians, chapter 3, verse 12 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 19 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Work & Rest, and Stewardship.
Cross-References (19)
These passages are connected to 2 Thessalonians 3:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 6:11“Give us this day our daily bread.”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.”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 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 3:8“Neither did we eat any man’s bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you:”Isaiah 4:1“And in that day seven women shall take hold of one man, saying, We will eat our own bread, and wear our own apparel: only let us be called by thy name, to take away our reproach.”1 Thessalonians 2:11“As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children,”Ruth 2:3“And she went, and came, and gleaned in the field after the reapers: and her hap was to light on a part of the field belonging unto Boaz, who was of the kindred of Elimelech.”Proverbs 17:1“Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.”Ecclesiastes 4:6“Better is an handful with quietness, than both the hands full with travail and vexation of spirit.”Luke 11:3“Give us day by day our daily bread.”1 Corinthians 7:20“Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called.”2 Thessalonians 3:4“And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command you.”Genesis 49:14“Issachar is a strong ass couching down between two burdens:”1 Corinthians 14:3“But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.”1 Thessalonians 4:1“Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more.”Jeremiah 11:7“For I earnestly protested unto your fathers in the day that I brought them up out of the land of Egypt, even unto this day, rising early and protesting, saying, Obey my voice.”Acts 15:32“And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them.”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.”
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