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1 Thessalonians 4:11-13
Holman Christian Standard Bible
1 Thessalonians 4:11-13
Holman Christian Standard Bible
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)
The Comfort of Christ’s Coming
13 We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, concerning those who are asleep, so that you will not grieve like the rest, who have no hope.(E)
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- 1 Thessalonians 4:11 Lit to practice one’s own things
- 1 Thessalonians 4:12 Or may live respectably
- 1 Thessalonians 4:12 Non-Christians
- 1 Thessalonians 4:12 Or not need anything, or not be in need
1 Thessalonians 4:11-13
New International Version
1 Thessalonians 4:11-13
New International Version
11 and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands,(A) just as we told you, 12 so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders(B) and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.
Believers Who Have Died
13 Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed(C) about those who sleep in death,(D) so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope.(E)
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