11 to seek to lead a quiet life,(A) to mind your own business,[a] and to work(B) with your own hands, as we commanded you, 12 so that you may behave properly(C) in the presence of outsiders and not be dependent on anyone.[b](D)

The Comfort of Christ’s Coming

13 We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, concerning those who are asleep, so that you will not grieve like the rest, who have no hope.(E)

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Footnotes

  1. 4:11 Lit to practice one’s own things
  2. 4:12 Or not need anything, or not be in need

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