11 to seek to lead a quiet life,(A) to mind your own business,[a] and to work(B) with your own hands, as we commanded you, 12 so that you may walk properly[b](C) in the presence of outsiders[c] and not be dependent on anyone.[d](D)

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Thessalonians 4:11 Lit to practice one’s own things
  2. 1 Thessalonians 4:12 Or may live respectably
  3. 1 Thessalonians 4:12 Non-Christians
  4. 1 Thessalonians 4:12 Or not need anything, or not be in need

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