1 Thessalonians 4:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Thessalonians 4:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Thessalonians 4:11 is a verse from the book of 1 Thessalonians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Thessalonians 4:11 — KJV
“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 (KJV)
1 Thessalonians 4:11 in Context — About the Book of 1 Thessalonians
1 Thessalonians is among Paul's earliest letters, written to brand-new believers facing persecution — full of encouragement, hope in Christ's return, and comfort for those grieving the dead in Christ. Its closing commands form the shortest discipleship plan ever: rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in everything.
Cross-References for 1 Thessalonians 4:11
“When thou cuttest down thine harvest in thy field, and hast forgot a sheaf in the field, thou shalt not go again to fetch it: it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow: that the LORD thy God may bless thee in all the work of thine hands.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 4:11: own, work, hands
“For I know that after my death ye will utterly corrupt yourselves, and turn aside from the way which I have commanded you; and evil will befall you in the latter days; because ye will do evil in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger through the work of your hands.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 4:11: work, hands, commanded
“Be it known unto the king, that we went into the province of Judea, to the house of the great God, which is builded with great stones, and timber is laid in the walls, and this work goeth fast on, and prospereth in their hands. great...: Chaldee, stones of rolling”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 4:11: own, work, hands
“The LORD is known by the judgment which he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah. Higgaion: that is, Meditation”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 4:11: own, work, hands
“The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 4:11: own, work, hands
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