2 Thessalonians 3:7-12
Chapter 3
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You know you should follow our example: we worked while we were with you,
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And we did not eat food received free from anyone without paying for it; but with toil and labor we worked day and night to avoid being a burden to any of you.
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We could have acted differently, but we chose to set an example for you.
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Furthermore, while we were with you, we made it clear: If anyone is unwilling to work, they should not eat.
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However, we heard that some of you are living in idleness—busybodies doing no work.
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In the name of Christ Jesus, our Lord, we command these people to work quietly and support themselves.