Bible in Basic English
"For it has come to our ears that there are some among you whose behaviour is uncontrolled, who do no work at all, but are over-interested in the business of others."
— 2 Thessalonians 3:11, Bible in Basic English
“For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.”
“For we hear of some that walk among you disorderly, that work not at all, but are busybodies. ”
“For we hear of some who walk among you in rebellion, who don't work at all, but are busybodies.”
“For we hear that some among you are living an undisciplined life, not doing their own work but meddling in the work of others.”
“For we have heard there are some among you who walk disorderly: working not at all, but curiously meddling.”
“For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.”
And we did not take food from any man for nothing, but were working hard night and day not to be a trouble to any of you:
Not because we have not the right, but to make ourselves an example to you, so that you might do the same.
For even when we were with you we gave you orders, saying, If any man does no work, let him not have food.
For it has come to our ears that there are some among you whose behaviour is uncontrolled, who do no work at all, but are over-interested in the business of others.
Now to such we give orders and make request in the Lord Jesus, that, working quietly, they get their living.
And you, my brothers, do not get tired of well-doing.
And if any man does not give attention to what we have said in this letter, take note of that man, and keep away from him, so that he may be shamed.