1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

“And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you; That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.”

"And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you; That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing." - 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12
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What does 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 mean?

1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 (KJV) states, "And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you; That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing." This passage from the book of 1…

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A Quiet Life of Purpose: Embracing the Command of 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

In the hustle and bustle of modern life, it is easy to get caught up in the noise and distractions surrounding us. Social media, news cycles, and the pressure to be constantly active can lead us to an exhausting lifestyle that steals our peace and dilutes our purpose. Yet, the…

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A Prayer for Quietness and Diligence

Heavenly Father, In this sacred moment, I come before You with gratitude in my heart and reverence for Your holy Word. I reflect on the wisdom found in 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12: "And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we…

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1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 - "and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody."
1 Thessalonians 4:11 - "And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;"
1 Thessalonians 4:12 - "That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing."
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"And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;" - 1 Thessalonians 4:11
1 Thessalonians 1:4 - "Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God."
4:16–17 in 1 Thessalonians
4:16–17 in 1 Thessalonians
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1 Thessalonians 4:18 - "Wherefore comfort one another with these words."
1 Thessalonians 4:4 - "That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour;"
"That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing." - 1 Thessalonians 4:12
1 Thessalonians 4:5 - "Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not God:"
1 Thessalonians 5:4 - "But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief."
1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 – "The Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command."
1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 – "The Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command."
1 Thessalonians 4:7 - "For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness."
4:16–17 in 1 Thessalonians THE SHOUT OF AN ARCHANGEL!!!!
1 Thessalonians 5:11 - "Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do."
1 Thessalonians 4:2 - "For ye know what commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus."
1 Thessalonians 4:3 - "For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication:"
"Wherefore comfort one another with these words." - 1 Thessalonians 4:18
1 Thessalonians 2:12 - "That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory."
"Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God." - 1 Thessalonians 1:4