In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ we command these people and warn them to lead orderly lives and work to earn their own living.

She is always busy and looks after her family's needs.

Give us today the food we need.

and stayed and worked with them, because he earned his living by making tents, just as they did.

You yourselves know that I have worked with these hands of mine to provide everything that my companions and I have needed.

we wear ourselves out with hard work. When we are cursed, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure;

And during the time I was with you I did not bother you for help when I needed money; the believers who came from Macedonia brought me everything I needed. As in the past, so in the future: I will never be a burden to you!

Make it your aim to live a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to earn your own living, just as we told you before.

Surely you remember, our friends, how we worked and toiled! We worked day and night so that we would not be any trouble to you as we preached to you the Good News from God.