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11 and to aspire to live a tranquil life, to mind your own affairs, and to work with your [own] hands, as we instructed you, 12 that you may conduct yourselves properly toward outsiders and not depend on anyone.

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11 to aspire to live quietly, to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we charged you;[a] 12 so that you may command the respect of outsiders, and be dependent on nobody.

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  1. 4.11 The Thessalonians thought that the second Coming of Christ was at hand and tended to ne glect their daily duties. He corrects this misconception.

11 Make it your aim to live a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to earn your own living, just as we told you before. 12 In this way you will win the respect of those who are not believers, and you will not have to depend on anyone for what you need.

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11 and to make it your ambition (A)to lead a quiet life and (B)attend to your own business and (C)work with your hands, just as we instructed you, 12 so that you will [a](D)behave properly toward (E)outsiders and [b](F)not be in any need.

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  1. 1 Thessalonians 4:12 Lit walk
  2. 1 Thessalonians 4:12 Lit have need of nothing

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.

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