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1 Thessalonians 4

1 Thess. 4:11 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
that ye study
philotimeomai (Greek #5389)
to be fond of honor, i.e. emulous (eager or earnest to do something)
KJV usage: labour, strive, study.
Pronounce: fil-ot-im-eh'-om-ahee
Origin: middle voice from a compound of 5384 and 5092
to be quiet
hesuchazo (Greek #2270)
to keep still (intransitively), i.e. refrain from labor, meddlesomeness or speech
KJV usage: cease, hold peace, be quiet, rest.
Pronounce: hay-soo-khad'-zo
Origin: from the same as 2272
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
toa do
prasso (Greek #4238)
to "practise", i.e. perform repeatedly or habitually (thus differing from 4160, which properly refers to a single act); by implication, to execute, accomplish, etc.; specially, to collect (dues), fare (personally)
KJV usage: commit, deeds, do, exact, keep, require, use arts.
Pronounce: pras'-so
Origin: a primary verb
your own business
idios (Greek #2398)
pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by implication, private or separate
KJV usage: X his acquaintance, when they were alone, apart, aside, due, his (own, proper, several), home, (her, our, thine, your) own (business), private(-ly), proper, severally, their (own).
Pronounce: id'-ee-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
to work
ergazomai (Greek #2038)
to toil (as a task, occupation, etc.), (by implication) effect, be engaged in or with, etc.
KJV usage: commit, do, labor for, minister about, trade (by), work.
Pronounce: er-gad'-zom-ahee
Origin: middle voice from 2041
with
idios (Greek #2398)
pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by implication, private or separate
KJV usage: X his acquaintance, when they were alone, apart, aside, due, his (own, proper, several), home, (her, our, thine, your) own (business), private(-ly), proper, severally, their (own).
Pronounce: id'-ee-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
your
humon (Greek #5216)
of (from or concerning) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your (own, -selves).
Pronounce: hoo-mone'
Origin: genitive case of 5210
own
idios (Greek #2398)
pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by implication, private or separate
KJV usage: X his acquaintance, when they were alone, apart, aside, due, his (own, proper, several), home, (her, our, thine, your) own (business), private(-ly), proper, severally, their (own).
Pronounce: id'-ee-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
hands
cheir (Greek #5495)
the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by Hebraism) a means or instrument)
KJV usage: hand.
Pronounce: khire
Origin: perhaps from the base of 5494 in the sense of its congener the base of 5490 (through the idea of hollowness for grasping)
, as
kathos (Greek #2531)
just (or inasmuch) as, that
KJV usage: according to, (according, even) as, how, when.
Pronounce: kath-oce'
Origin: from 2596 and 5613
we commanded
paraggello (Greek #3853)
to transmit a message, i.e. (by implication) to enjoin
KJV usage: (give in) charge, (give) command(-ment), declare.
Pronounce: par-ang-gel'-lo
Origin: from 3844 and the base of 32
you
humin (Greek #5213)
to (with or by) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your(-selves).
Pronounce: hoo-min'
Origin: irregular dative case of 5210
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1 Peter 4:15• 15Let none of you suffer indeed as murderer, or thief, or evildoer, or as overseer of other people's matters; (1 Peter 4:15)

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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Prov. 17:1• 1Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than a house full of feasting with strife. (Prov. 17:1)
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Eccl. 4:6• 6Better is a handful with quietness, than both hands full with labour and pursuit of the wind. (Eccl. 4:6)
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Lam. 3:26• 26It is good that one should both wait, and that in silence, for the salvation of Jehovah. (Lam. 3:26)
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2 Thess. 3:12• 12Now such we enjoin and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, that working quietly they eat their own bread. (2 Thess. 3:12)
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1 Tim. 2:2• 2for kings and all that are in dignity, that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all piety and gravity; (1 Tim. 2:2)
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1 Peter 3:4• 4but the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptible ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which in the sight of God is of great price. (1 Peter 3:4)
study.
Rom. 15:20• 20and so aiming to announce the glad tidings, not where Christ has been named, that I might not build upon another's foundation; (Rom. 15:20)
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2 Cor. 5:9• 9Wherefore also we are zealous, whether present or absent, to be agreeable to him. (2 Cor. 5:9)
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2 Cor. 5•  (2 Cor. 5)
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and to do.
Mark 13:34• 34it is as a man gone out of the country, having left his house and given to his bondmen the authority, and to each one his work, and commanded the doorkeeper that he should watch. (Mark 13:34)
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Luke 12:42‑43• 42And the Lord said, Who then is the faithful and prudent steward, whom his lord will set over his household, to give the measure of corn in season?
 43Blessed is that bondman whom his lord on coming shall find doing thus; (Luke 12:42‑43)
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Rom. 12:4‑8• 4For, as in one body we have many members, but all the members have not the same office;
 5thus we, being many, are one body in Christ, and each one members one of the other.
 6But having different gifts, according to the grace which has been given to us, whether it be prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;
 7or service, let us occupy ourselves in service; or he that teaches, in teaching;
 8or he that exhorts, in exhortation; he that gives, in simplicity; he that leads, with diligence; he that shews mercy, with cheerfulness. (Rom. 12:4‑8)
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Col. 3:22‑24• 22Bondmen, obey in all things your masters according to flesh; not with eye-services, as men-pleasers, but in simplicity of heart, fearing the Lord.
 23Whatsoever ye do, labour at it heartily, as doing it to the Lord, and not to men;
 24knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the recompense of the inheritance; ye serve the Lord Christ. (Col. 3:22‑24)
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2 Thess. 3:11• 11For we hear that there are some walking among you disorderly, not working at all, but busybodies. (2 Thess. 3:11)
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1 Tim. 5:13• 13And, at the same time, they learn also to be idle, going about to people's houses; and not only idle, but also gossipers and meddlers, speaking things not becoming. (1 Tim. 5:13)
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Titus 2:4‑10• 4that they may admonish the young women to be attached to their husbands, to be attached to their children,
 5discreet, chaste, diligent in home work, good, subject to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be evil spoken of.
 6The younger men in like manner exhort to be discreet:
 7in all things affording thyself as a pattern of good works; in teaching uncorruptedness, gravity,
 8a sound word, not to be condemned; that he who is opposed may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say about us:
 9bondmen to be subject to their own masters, to make themselves acceptable in everything; not gainsaying;
 10not robbing their masters, but shewing all good fidelity, that they may adorn the teaching which is of our Saviour God in all things. (Titus 2:4‑10)
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1 Peter 4:10‑11,15• 10each according as he has received a gift, ministering it to one another, as good stewards of the various grace of God.
 11If any one speak--as oracles of God; if any one minister--as of strength which God supplies; that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom is the glory and the might for the ages of ages. Amen.
 15Let none of you suffer indeed as murderer, or thief, or evildoer, or as overseer of other people's matters; (1 Peter 4:10‑11,15)
to work.
Acts 20:35• 35I have shewed you all things, that thus labouring we ought to come in aid of the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, It is more blessed to give than to receive. (Acts 20:35)
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Rom. 12:11• 11as to diligent zealousness, not slothful; in spirit fervent; serving the Lord. (Rom. 12:11)
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1 Cor. 4:12• 12and labour, working with our own hands. Railed at, we bless; persecuted, we suffer it; (1 Cor. 4:12)
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Eph. 4:28• 28Let the stealer steal no more, but rather let him toil, working what is honest with his hands, that he may have to distribute to him that has need. (Eph. 4:28)
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2 Thess. 3:7‑12• 7For ye know yourselves how ye ought to imitate us, because we have not walked disorderly among you;
 8nor have we eaten bread from any one without cost; but in toil and hardship working night and day not to be chargeable to any one of you:
 9not that we have not the right, but that we might give ourselves as an example to you, in order to your imitating us.
 10For also when we were with you we enjoined you this, that if any man does not like to work, neither let him eat.
 11For we hear that there are some walking among you disorderly, not working at all, but busybodies.
 12Now such we enjoin and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, that working quietly they eat their own bread. (2 Thess. 3:7‑12)
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Titus 3:14• 14and let ours also learn to apply themselves to good works for necessary wants, that they may not be unfruitful. (Titus 3:14)
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Titus 3•  (Titus 3)
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• There is not such a thought as encouraging the needy to draw on the generosity of others. Let it be the ambition of those who love, and would keep the love of others, to spare themselves in nothing and avoid encroaching on the help of any, so as to cut off all suspicion from those without. Brotherly love would be questioned if heed were not paid to propriety; it flourishes and abounds where there is also self-denial. (“On 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12” by W. Kelly)
• The very reverse of that meddling disposition which flows from the assumption of superiority in knowledge or spirituality or faithfulness. (“On 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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and to seek earnestly to be quiet and mind your own affairs, and work with your own hands, even as we charged you,

W. Kelly Translation

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and that ye make it your aim to be quiet and mind your own affairs and work with your own hands, even as we charged you,