2 Thessalonians 3:10
2 Thessalonians 3:10-13 The Message (MSG)
Don’t you remember the rule we had when we lived with you? “If you don’t work, you don’t eat.” And now we’re getting reports that a bunch of lazy good-for-nothings are taking advantage of you. This must not be tolerated. We command them to get to work immediately—no excuses, no arguments—and earn their own keep. Friends, don’t slack off in doing your duty.
2 Thessalonians 3:10 King James Version (KJV)
For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
2 Thessalonians 3:10 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
For even when we were with you, we used to give you this order: if anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to eat, either.
2 Thessalonians 3:10 New Century Version (NCV)
When we were with you, we gave you this rule: “Anyone who refuses to work should not eat.”
2 Thessalonians 3:10 American Standard Version (ASV)
For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, If any will not work, neither let him eat.
2 Thessalonians 3:10 New International Version (NIV)
For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: “The one who is unwilling to work shall not eat.”
2 Thessalonians 3:10 New King James Version (NKJV)
For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat.
2 Thessalonians 3:10 Amplified Bible (AMP)
For even while we were with you, we used to give you this order: if anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to eat, either.
2 Thessalonians 3:10 New Living Translation (NLT)
Even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “Those unwilling to work will not get to eat.”