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title="Lexicon"> Greek </a> </div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/2_thessalonians/3.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/2_thessalonians/3.htm">New International Version</a> Such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and earn the food they eat. <a href="/nlt/2_thessalonians/3.htm">New Living Translation</a> We command such people and urge them in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and work to earn their own living. <a href="/esv/2_thessalonians/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> Now such persons we command and encourage in the Lord Jesus Christ to do their work quietly and to earn their own living. <a href="/bsb/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> We command and urge such people by our Lord Jesus Christ to begin working quietly to earn their own living. <a href="/blb/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now we command and exhort to such by our Lord Jesus Christ so that, working with quietness, they may eat their own bread. <a href="/kjv/2_thessalonians/3.htm">King James Bible</a> Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread. <a href="/nkjv/2_thessalonians/3.htm">New King James Version</a> Now those who are such we command and exhort through our Lord Jesus Christ that they work in quietness and eat their own bread. <a href="/nasb_/2_thessalonians/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now we command and exhort such persons in the Lord Jesus Christ to work peacefully and eat their own bread. <a href="/nasb/2_thessalonians/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now such persons we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ to work in quiet fashion and eat their own bread. <a href="/nasb77/2_thessalonians/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now such persons we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ to work in quiet fashion and eat their own bread. <a href="/lsb/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now such persons we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, that working with quietness, they eat their own bread. <a href="/amp/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now such people we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and work quietly and earn their own food and other necessities [supporting themselves instead of depending on the hospitality of others]. <a href="/csb/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Now we command and exhort such people by the Lord Jesus Christ to work quietly and provide for themselves. <a href="/hcsb/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Now we command and exhort such people by the Lord Jesus Christ that quietly working, they may eat their own food. <a href="/asv/2_thessalonians/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> Now them that are such we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread. <a href="/cev/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> So, for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ, we ask and beg these people to settle down and start working for a living. <a href="/erv/2_thessalonians/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> Now them that are such we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread. <a href="/gwt/2_thessalonians/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> We order and encourage such people by the Lord Jesus Christ to pay attention to their own work so they can support themselves. <a href="/gnt/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ we command these people and warn them to lead orderly lives and work to earn their own living. <a href="/isv/2_thessalonians/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> We order and encourage such people by the Lord Jesus, the Messiah, to do their work quietly and to earn their own living. <a href="/net/2_thessalonians/3.htm">NET Bible</a> Now such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to work quietly and so provide their own food to eat. <a href="/nheb/2_thessalonians/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now those who are that way, we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread. <a href="/wbt/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread. <a href="/wey/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> To persons of that sort our injunction--and our command by the authority of the Lord Jesus Christ--is that they are to work quietly and eat their own honestly-earned bread.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> We command and urge such people by our Lord Jesus Christ to begin working quietly to earn their own living. <a href="/web/2_thessalonians/3.htm">World English Bible</a> Now those who are that way, we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, that they work with quietness and eat their own bread. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and such we command and exhort through our Lord Jesus Christ, that working with quietness, they may eat their own bread; <a href="/blb/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now we command and exhort to such by our Lord Jesus Christ so that, working with quietness, they may eat their own bread. <a href="/ylt/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and such we command and exhort through our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness working, their own bread they may eat; <a href="/slt/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And to such we proclaim and beseech by our Lord Jesus Christ, that, with freedom from care working, they should eat their own bread.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Now we charge them that are such, and beseech them by the Lord Jesus Christ, that, working with silence, they would eat their own bread. <a href="/cpdv/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now we charge those who act in this way, and we beg them in the Lord Jesus Christ, that they work in silence and eat their own bread. <a href="/nabre/2_thessalonians/3.htm">New American Bible</a> Such people we instruct and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to work quietly and to eat their own food. <a href="/nrsvce/2_thessalonians/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Now such persons we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ to do their work quietly and to earn their own living.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Now it is these people that we command and exhort by our LORD Jesus Christ, that they work quietly and eat their own bread. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But such we command and beseech them in our Lord Yeshua The Messiah, that they shall work quietly and eat their bread.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Now we command such, and exhort them by our Lord Jesus Christ, that they work with quietness, and eat their own bread. <a href="/godbey/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> but we command such and exhort them in the Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietude working, they must eat their own bread. <a href="/haweis/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Now such we command, and conjure, by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they labour, and eat their own bread.<CM> <a href="/mace/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> we command these persons, and exhort them by the Lord Jesus Christ, to stay at home, and earn their bread by labour. <a href="/wey/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> To persons of that sort our injunction--and our command by the authority of the Lord Jesus Christ--is that they are to work quietly and eat their own honestly-earned bread. <a href="/worrell/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Now such we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, that, working with quietness, they eat their own bread. <a href="/worsley/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Such we charge and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that they work quietly and earn their own bread. <a href="/parallel/2_thessalonians/3-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/p0L2MQrlSxc?start=386" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Warning against Irresponsibility</a> …11Yet we hear that some of you are leading undisciplined lives and accomplishing nothing but being busybodies. 12<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3853.htm" title="3853: parangellomen (V-PIA-1P) -- To notify, command, charge, entreat solemnly. From para and the base of aggelos; to transmit a message, i.e. to enjoin.">We command</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3870.htm" title="3870: parakaloumen (V-PIA-1P) -- From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke.">urge</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5108.htm" title="5108: toioutois (DPro-DMP) -- (including the other inflections); from toi and houtos; truly this, i.e. Of this sort (to denote character or individuality).">such people</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">by</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriō (N-DMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">our Lord</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-DMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christō (N-DMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">to</a> <a href="/greek/2038.htm" title="2038: ergazomenoi (V-PPM/P-NMP) -- To work, trade, perform, do, practice, commit, acquire by labor. ">begin working</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meta (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. "></a> <a href="/greek/2271.htm" title="2271: hēsychias (N-GFS) -- Quietness, stillness, silence. Feminine of hesuchios; stillness, i.e. Desistance from bustle or language.">quietly</a> <a href="/greek/2068.htm" title="2068: esthiōsin (V-PSA-3P) -- Strengthened for a primary edo; used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by phago; to eat.">to earn their own living.</a> <a href="/greek/1438.htm" title="1438: heautōn (RefPro-GM3P) -- Himself, herself, itself. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/740.htm" title="740: arton (N-AMS) -- Bread, a loaf, food. From airo; bread or a loaf."></a> 13But as for you, brothers, do not grow weary in well-doing.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_thessalonians/4-11.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:11-12</a> and to aspire to live quietly, to attend to your own matters, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you. / Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone. <a href="/ephesians/4-28.htm">Ephesians 4:28</a> He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need. <a href="/proverbs/6-6.htm">Proverbs 6:6-11</a> Walk in the manner of the ant, O slacker; observe its ways and become wise. / Without a commander, without an overseer or ruler, / it prepares its provisions in summer; it gathers its food at harvest. ... <a href="/1_timothy/5-13.htm">1 Timothy 5:13</a> At the same time they will also learn to be idle, going from house to house and being not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, discussing things they should not mention. <a href="/colossians/3-23.htm">Colossians 3:23-24</a> Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men, / because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. <a href="/genesis/3-19.htm">Genesis 3:19</a> By the sweat of your brow you will eat your bread, until you return to the ground—because out of it were you taken. For dust you are, and to dust you shall return.” <a href="/1_corinthians/4-12.htm">1 Corinthians 4:12</a> We work hard with our own hands. When we are vilified, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it; <a href="/proverbs/14-23.htm">Proverbs 14:23</a> There is profit in all labor, but mere talk leads only to poverty. <a href="/1_timothy/6-1.htm">1 Timothy 6:1</a> All who are under the yoke of slavery should regard their masters as fully worthy of honor, so that God’s name and our teaching will not be discredited. <a href="/romans/12-11.htm">Romans 12:11</a> Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. <a href="/ecclesiastes/9-10.htm">Ecclesiastes 9:10</a> Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom. <a href="/1_peter/2-15.htm">1 Peter 2:15</a> For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorance of foolish men. <a href="/proverbs/10-4.htm">Proverbs 10:4</a> Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring wealth. <a href="/titus/3-14.htm">Titus 3:14</a> And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet the pressing needs of others, so that they will not be unfruitful. <a href="/matthew/25-26.htm">Matthew 25:26-30</a> ‘You wicked, lazy servant!’ replied his master. ‘You knew that I reap where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed. / Then you should have deposited my money with the bankers, and on my return I would have received it back with interest. / Therefore take the talent from him and give it to the one who has ten talents. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.we.<a href="/2_thessalonians/3-6.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:6</a> 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.that with.<a href="/genesis/49-14.htm">Genesis 49:14,15</a> Issachar is a strong ass couching down between two burdens: … <a href="/proverbs/17-1.htm">Proverbs 17:1</a> Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.<a href="/ecclesiastes/4-6.htm">Ecclesiastes 4:6</a> Better is an handful with quietness, than both the hands full with travail and vexation of spirit.eat.<a href="/2_thessalonians/3-8.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:8</a> 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:<a href="/luke/11-3.htm">Luke 11:3</a> Give us day by day our daily bread.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_thessalonians/3-9.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-8.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-6.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-10.htm">Command</a> <a href="/amos/7-12.htm">Earn</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-10.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-14.htm">Exhort</a> <a href="/philippians/3-21.htm">Fashion</a> <a href="/daniel/6-15.htm">Injunction</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-6.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-10.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/colossians/3-25.htm">Persons</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-5.htm">Quiet</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-11.htm">Quietly</a> <a href="/acts/24-2.htm">Quietness</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-1.htm">Request</a> <a href="/colossians/3-15.htm">Settle</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-10.htm">Sort</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-14.htm">Urge</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-10.htm">Way</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-11.htm">Work</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-11.htm">Working</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_timothy/2-2.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-2.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-18.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-1.htm">Command</a> <a href="/revelation/18-17.htm">Earn</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-17.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-3.htm">Exhort</a> <a href="/james/1-11.htm">Fashion</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-23.htm">Injunction</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-18.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-3.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-3.htm">Persons</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-2.htm">Quiet</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-11.htm">Quietly</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-11.htm">Quietness</a> <a href="/philemon/1-9.htm">Request</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-10.htm">Settle</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-5.htm">Sort</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-1.htm">Urge</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-16.htm">Way</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-4.htm">Work</a> <a href="/titus/2-5.htm">Working</a><div class="vheading2">2 Thessalonians 3</div>1. <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-1.htm">Paul craves their prayers for himself;</a> 3. <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-3.htm">testifies what confidence he has in them;</a> 5. <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-5.htm">makes request to God in their behalf;</a> 6. <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-6.htm">gives them various precepts, especially to shun idleness, and ill company;</a> 16. <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-16.htm">and then concludes with prayer and salutation.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the early church, apostolic authority was crucial for maintaining doctrinal purity and order. The use of "command and urge" indicates both a directive and an appeal, showing the seriousness of the issue. The invocation of Jesus Christ underscores the spiritual weight of the instruction, aligning it with divine will. This reflects the broader biblical principle of obedience to spiritual authority as seen in <a href="/hebrews/13-17.htm">Hebrews 13:17</a>.to begin working quietly The instruction to work "quietly" suggests a lifestyle of peace and diligence, contrasting with the disruptive behavior of idleness. In the Greco-Roman world, manual labor was often looked down upon, but Paul elevates it as a means of living a godly life. This aligns with the biblical work ethic found in <a href="/proverbs/6-6.htm">Proverbs 6:6-11</a>, which praises diligence and condemns laziness. The call to work quietly also reflects the Christian virtue of humility and the importance of living a life that does not draw unnecessary attention or cause disorder within the community.to earn their own living This phrase addresses the issue of dependency and self-sufficiency. In the context of the Thessalonian church, some members were neglecting work, possibly due to misunderstandings about the imminent return of Christ. Paul corrects this by emphasizing the importance of personal responsibility and providing for oneself, as seen in <a href="/1_timothy/5-8.htm">1 Timothy 5:8</a>. This principle is rooted in the creation mandate for humanity to work and steward the earth (<a href="/genesis/2-15.htm">Genesis 2:15</a>). It also reflects the broader biblical theme of stewardship and the dignity of labor, encouraging believers to contribute to the community and avoid being a burden to others.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the letter, providing guidance and instruction to the Thessalonian church. 2. <a href="/topical/t/thessalonian_church.htm">Thessalonian Church</a> The recipients of the letter, a Christian community in Thessalonica facing issues of idleness among some members. 3. <a href="/topical/l/lord_jesus_christ.htm">Lord Jesus Christ</a> The authority by which Paul commands and urges the Thessalonians, emphasizing the divine backing of his instructions.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_work.htm">The Importance of Work</a> Work is a God-ordained activity that provides for our needs and allows us to contribute to the community. It is not merely a secular task but a spiritual discipline. <a href="/topical/q/quiet_diligence.htm">Quiet Diligence</a> Paul emphasizes working "quietly," suggesting that our work should be done with humility and without drawing unnecessary attention to ourselves. <a href="/topical/r/responsibility_and_self-sufficiency.htm">Responsibility and Self-Sufficiency</a> Earning one's own living is a mark of maturity and responsibility. It prevents dependency on others and allows believers to be generous. <a href="/topical/w/work_as_worship.htm">Work as Worship</a> When done with the right heart, work becomes an act of worship, honoring God and reflecting His character of creativity and diligence. <a href="/topical/a/addressing_idleness.htm">Addressing Idleness</a> The church community should lovingly address idleness, encouraging each member to fulfill their God-given potential and responsibilities.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_thessalonians_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Thessalonians 3</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_theme_of_house_of_bondage.htm">What does 'lead a quiet life' mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_clairsentience.htm">Should Christians become members of labor unions?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'learn_in_silence'_mean.htm">What does "learn in silence" mean for women?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'lead_a_quiet_life'_mean.htm">What does "lead a quiet life" mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) We command.--The fourth time the severe word is used in this very chapter. Perhaps "we order" might convey the meaning still more sharply. But immediately, lest severity provoke rebellion, he adds, "and we beseech," alleging also the grounds on which he rests his appeal: "in our Lord"--i.e., "on the strength of our union in the Body of Christ." (Comp. <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-1.htm" title="Furthermore then we beseech you, brothers, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as you have received of us how you ought to walk and to please God, so you would abound more and more.">1Thessalonians 4:1</a>.)That with quietness they work.--The opposites of bustling, and of idleness.Eat their own bread.--Not other people's. This passage tempts us to take the marginal version in <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-12.htm" title="That you may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that you may have lack of nothing.">1Thessalonians 4:12</a> : "have need of no man." The phrase is not fatal to the idea of there being a communism established. The bread would still be "their own"--i.e., they would have a right to it, supposing it had been earned for the community by hard work: otherwise, communism or no communism, the bread was stolen. The commentators aptly compare a rabbinical saying:" When a man eats his own bread he is composed and tranquil in mind; but if he be eating the bread of his parents or children, much more that of strangers, his mind is less tranquil."<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 12. - Now them that are such we command and exhort by (or, as the best manuscripts read, in) our Lord Jesus Christ; in him, as the source of authority; "In his Name." That with quietness. In contrast to being busybodies, with calmness of spirit, freedom from excitement. They work, and eat their own bread; not the bread of others, but their own, for which they have laboured and which they have earned. They would thus be independent of the liberality and generosity of others. (For similar exhortations, see <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-11.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:11</a>; <a href="/ephesians/4-28.htm">Ephesians 4:28</a>.) <a href="/commentaries/2_thessalonians/3-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>We command παραγγέλλομεν (parangellomen) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3853.htm">Strong's 3853: </a> To notify, command, charge, entreat solemnly. From para and the base of aggelos; to transmit a message, i.e. to enjoin. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. urge παρακαλοῦμεν (parakaloumen) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3870.htm">Strong's 3870: </a> From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke. such [people] τοιούτοις (toioutois) Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5108.htm">Strong's 5108: </a> (including the other inflections); from toi and houtos; truly this, i.e. Of this sort (to denote character or individuality). by ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. our Lord Κυρίῳ (Kyriō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. Jesus Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. Christ Χριστῷ (Christō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. to ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. begin working ἐργαζόμενοι (ergazomenoi) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2038.htm">Strong's 2038: </a> To work, trade, perform, do, practice, commit, acquire by labor. quietly ἡσυχίας (hēsychias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2271.htm">Strong's 2271: </a> Quietness, stillness, silence. Feminine of hesuchios; stillness, i.e. Desistance from bustle or language. to earn their own living. ἐσθίωσιν (esthiōsin) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2068.htm">Strong's 2068: </a> Strengthened for a primary edo; used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by phago; to eat. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_thessalonians/3-12.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:12 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_thessalonians/3-12.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:12 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_thessalonians/3-12.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:12 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_thessalonians/3-12.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:12 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_thessalonians/3-12.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:12 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_thessalonians/3-12.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:12 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_thessalonians/3-12.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:12 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_thessalonians/3-12.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:12 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_thessalonians/3-12.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:12 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_thessalonians/3-12.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:12 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-12.htm">NT Letters: 2 Thessalonians 3:12 Now those who are that way we (2 Thess. 2 Thes. 2Th iiTh ii th)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_thessalonians/3-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Thessalonians 3:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Thessalonians 3:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_thessalonians/3-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Thessalonians 3:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Thessalonians 3:13" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>