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Berean Standard Bible

“We command and urge such people by our Lord Jesus Christ to begin working quietly to earn their own living.”

2 Thessalonians 3:12

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Some Thessalonian believers have stopped working, perhaps expecting the Lord's return soon, and have become busybodies. Paul addresses them directly.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

We command and urge such people by our Lord Jesus Christ to begin working quietly to earn their own living.

World English Bible (WEB)

Now those who are that way, we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.

King James Version (KJV)

Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Now them that are such we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Now to such we give orders and make request in the Lord Jesus, that, working quietly, they get their living.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and such we command and exhort through our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness working, their own bread they may eat;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y á los tales requerimos y rogamos por nuestro Señor Jesucristo, que, trabajando con reposo, coman su pan.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

En el nombre del Señor Jesucristo, les ordenamos a dichas personas que se pongan a trabajar tranquilamente para ganarse la vida.

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