New Testament · Epistle
1 Thessalonians 4:11
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And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;
About 1 Thessalonians 4:11
Few verses address Employment in the Bible, Labor in the Bible, and Quietness in the Bible as directly as 1 Thessalonians 4:11. This New Testament passage from the epistle of 1 Thessalonians has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
Related Verses
- Colossians 3:23
“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;”
- Ephesians 6:7
“With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men:”
- Proverbs 14:23
“In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.”
- 2 Thessalonians 3:10
“For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.”
- Ecclesiastes 9:10
“Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.”
How to Apply 1 Thessalonians 4:11
Pray through 1 Thessalonians 4:11 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of Employment in the Bible. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.