Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with {his} hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth. {to give: or, to distribute}

Better {is} an handful {with} quietness, than both the hands full {with} travail and vexation of spirit.

But {let it be} the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, {even the ornament} of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.

And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful. {maintain...: or, profess honest trades}

Better {is} a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices {with} strife. {sacrifices: or, good cheer}

{It is} good that {a man} should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.

For kings, and {for} all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. {authority: or, eminent place}

And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it:

Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

And withal they learn {to be} idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.

Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him. {labour: or, endeavour}

But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or {as} a thief, or {as} an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters.

For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;

That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, {sober: or, wise}

As every man hath received the gift, {even so} minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom {his} lord shall make ruler over his household, to give {them their} portion of meat in due season?

Servants, obey in all things {your} masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:

{For the Son of man is} as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch.

I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man's foundation:

And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers.

For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:

For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

But {let it be} the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, {even the ornament} of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.

Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with {his} hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth. {to give: or, to distribute}

The thoughts of the diligent {tend} only to plenteousness; but of every one {that is} hasty only to want.

I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain {persons is} void of understanding.

For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.

Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.

Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.

But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or {as} a thief, or {as} an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters.

Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

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.

For kings, and {for} all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. {authority: or, eminent place}

Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called.

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:

Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him. {labour: or, endeavour}

She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.

The beginning of strife {is as} when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

And she went, and came, and gleaned in the field after the reapers: and her hap was to light on a part of the field {belonging} unto Boaz, who {was} of the kindred of Elimelech. {hap...: Heb. hap happened}

Neither shall there be {any} work for Egypt, which the head or tail, branch or rush, may do.

And it came to pass, when our enemies heard that it was known unto us, and God had brought their counsel to nought, that we returned all of us to the wall, every one unto his work.

Yea also, because he transgresseth by wine, {he is} a proud man, neither keepeth at home, who enlargeth his desire as hell, and {is} as death, and cannot be satisfied, but gathereth unto him all nations, and heapeth unto him all people: {Yea...: or, How much more}

And, behold, there came an old man from his work out of the field at even, which {was} also of mount Ephraim; and he sojourned in Gibeah: but the men of the place {were} Benjamites.

He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him. {He...: Heb. The soul of him that} {craveth...: Heb. boweth unto him}

She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.

But he that is married careth for the things that are of the world, how he may please {his} wife.