11 distinct Greek words appear in this verse.

1 variant unit attested by manuscript witnesses and modern critical editions.

• Obedience and Disobedience

6 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.

• 1Cor 4:12 — And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it:
• 1Cor 7:20 — Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called.
• 1Pet 3:4 — But 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.
• 1Pet 3:4 — But 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.
• 1Pet 4:10 — As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
• 1Pet 4:15 — But 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.
• 1Pet 4:15 — But 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.
• 1Tim 2:2 — For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
• 1Tim 2:2 — For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
• 1Tim 5:13 — And 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.
• 2Cor 5:9 — Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.
• 2Cor 5:9 — Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.
• 2Thess 3:6 — Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us.
• 2Thess 3:7 — For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;
• 2Thess 3:8 — Neither did we eat any man’s bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you:
• 2Thess 3:10 — For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
• 2Thess 3:11 — For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.
• 2Thess 3:12 — Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.
• Acts 18:3 — And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers.
• Acts 20:35 — I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring 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 — I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring 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.
• Col 3:22 — Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:
• Eccl 4:6 — Better is an handful with quietness, than both the hands full with travail and vexation of spirit.
• Eph 4:28 — Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.
• Eph 4:28 — Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.
• Lam 3:26 — It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.
• Luke 12:42 — And 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?
• Mark 13:34 — For 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.
• Prov 12:11 — He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
• Prov 17:1 — Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.
• Prov 17:14 — The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
• Prov 21:5 — The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.
• Prov 31:27 — She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
• Ps 34:14 — Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
• Rom 12:11 — Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
• Rom 12:11 — Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
• Rom 15:20 — Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man’s foundation:
• Ruth 2:3 — And she went, and came, and gleaned in the field after the reapers: and her hap was to light on a part of the field belonging unto Boaz, who was of the kindred of Elimelech.
• Titus 2:4 — That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children,
• Titus 3:14 — And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.