1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

King James Version

¹¹And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;

¹²That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.

1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

New King James Version

¹¹that you also aspire to lead a quiet life, ^(A)to mind your own business, and ^(B)to work with your own hands, as we commanded you, ¹²^(C)that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and that you may lack nothing.

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1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

English Standard Version

¹¹and to aspire ^(A)to live quietly, and ^(B)to mind your own affairs, and ^(C)to work with your hands, as we instructed you, ¹²so that you may ^(D)walk properly before ^(E)outsiders and be dependent on no one.