We command and urge such people by our Lord Jesus Christ to begin working quietly to earn their own living.
He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something
and to aspire to live quietly, to attend to your own matters, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you.
nor did we eat anyone’s food without paying for it. Instead, in labor and toil, we worked night and day so that we would
Give us each day our daily bread.
Better one handful with tranquility than two handfuls with toil and pursuit of the wind.
Better a dry morsel in quietness than a house full of feasting with strife.
Issachar is a strong donkey, lying down between the sheepfolds.
Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have
for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.