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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• 15But 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. (1 Peter 4:15)

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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that.
Prov. 17:1• 1Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife. (Prov. 17:1)
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Eccl. 4:6• 6Better is an handful with quietness, than both the hands full with travail and vexation of spirit. (Eccl. 4:6)
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Lam. 3:26• 26It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord. (Lam. 3:26)
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2 Thess. 3:12• 12Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread. (2 Thess. 3:12)
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1 Tim. 2:2• 2For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. (1 Tim. 2:2)
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1 Peter 3:4• 4But 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. (1 Peter 3:4)
study.
Rom. 15:20• 20Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man's foundation: (Rom. 15:20)
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2 Cor. 5:9• 9Wherefore we labor, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of 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• 34For 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. (Mark 13:34)
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Luke 12:42‑43• 42And 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?
 43Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing. (Luke 12:42‑43)
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Rom. 12:4‑8• 4For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:
 5So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.
 6Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;
 7Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;
 8Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that showeth mercy, with cheerfulness. (Rom. 12:4‑8)
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Col. 3:22‑24• 22Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:
 23And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
 24Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. (Col. 3:22‑24)
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2 Thess. 3:11• 11For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies. (2 Thess. 3:11)
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1 Tim. 5:13• 13And 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. (1 Tim. 5:13)
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Titus 2:4‑10• 4That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children,
 5To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.
 6Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded.
 7In all things showing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine showing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,
 8Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.
 9Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again;
 10Not purloining, but showing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things. (Titus 2:4‑10)
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1 Peter 4:10‑11,15• 10As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
 11If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
 15But 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. (1 Peter 4:10‑11,15)
to work.
Acts 20:35• 35I have showed you all things, how that so laboring 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. (Acts 20:35)
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Rom. 12:11• 11Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; (Rom. 12:11)
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1 Cor. 4:12• 12And labor, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it: (1 Cor. 4:12)
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Eph. 4:28• 28Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labor, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth. (Eph. 4:28)
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2 Thess. 3:7‑12• 7For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;
 8Neither did we eat any man's bread for nought; but wrought with labor and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you:
 9Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us.
 10For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
 11For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.
 12Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread. (2 Thess. 3:7‑12)
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Titus 3:14• 14And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not 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,