NET Bible
"For we hear that some among you are living an undisciplined life, not doing their own work but meddling in the work of others."
— 2 Thessalonians 3:11, NET Bible
“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 have heard there are some among you who walk disorderly: working not at all, but curiously meddling.”
“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.”
“For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.”
and we did not eat anyone’s food without paying. Instead, in toil and drudgery we worked night and day in order not to burden any of you.
It was not because we do not have that right, but to give ourselves as an example for you to imitate.
For even when we were with you, we used to give you this command:“If anyone is not willing to work, neither should he eat.”
For we hear that some among you are living an undisciplined life, not doing their own work but meddling in the work of others.
Now such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to work quietly and so provide their own food to eat.
But you, brothers and sisters, do not grow weary in doing what is right.
But if anyone does not obey our message through this letter, take note of him and do not associate closely with him, so that he may be ashamed.