1 Thessalonians 4:11

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and to aspire to live quietly, to attend to your own matters, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
and that you make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, even as we instructed you;
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G2532} that ye study{G5389}{(G5738)} to be quiet{G2270}{(G5721)}, and{G2532} to do{G4238}{(G5721)} your own business{G2398}, and{G2532} to work with{G2038}{(G5738)} your{G5216} own{G2398} hands{G5495}, as{G2531} we commanded{G3853}{(G5656)} you{G5213};
Strong's King James
(11) and make it your ambition to be at rest, minding one's own business and working with your hands, just as we commanded you.
The F.O.G
[11] Make it your ambition to live a life of quiet dignity: focusing on your own responsibilities, working diligently with your own hands, just as we instructed you during our time together.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and to study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we did command you,
Young's Literal Translation

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