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 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 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.”
2 Thessalonians 3:10 The Passion Translation (TPT)
For when we were with you we instructed you with these words: “Anyone who does not want to work for a living should go hungry.”
2 Thessalonians 3:10 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
For even when we were with you, we would give you this command: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat.