2 Thessalonians 3:12

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We command and urge such people by our Lord Jesus Christ to begin working quietly to earn their own living.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
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.
World English Bible (WEB)
Now{G1161} them that are such{G5108} we command{G3853}{(G5719)} and{G2532} exhort{G3870}{(G5719)} by{G1223} our{G2257} Lord{G2962} Jesus{G2424} Christ{G5547}, that{G2443} with{G3326} quietness{G2271} they work{G2038}{(G5740)}, and eat{G2068}{(G5725)} their own{G1438} bread{G740}.
Strong's King James
(12) Now such as this, command and urge in אָדוֹן Adonai ישוע Yeshua Mashiach to work with quietness and eat their own bread!
The F.O.G
[12] To such people, we give this serious command and exhortation in the Lord Jesus the Messiah: Settle down! Get to work! Earn your own living! Let your life bring honor to the gospel.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and such we command and exhort through our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness working, their own bread they may eat;
Young's Literal Translation

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