Minding Your Own Business

and that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your hands, even as we charged you;

He that passeth by, and vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, Islikeone that taketh a dog by the ears.

And withal they learn also to be idle, going about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.

and that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your hands, even as we charged you; — read the full passage →

Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following; who also leaned back on his breast at the supper, and said, Lord, who is he that betrayeth thee? — read the full passage →

Or how canst thou say to thy brother, Brother, let me cast out the mote that is in thine eye, when thou thyself beholdest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of thine own eye, and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote that is in thy brother’s eye.

Who art thou that judgest the servant of another? to his own lord he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be made to stand; for the Lord hath power to make him stand.

For let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil-doer, or as a meddler in other men’s matters:

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

So then each one of us shall give account of himself to God.

For each man shall bear his own burden.

But him that is weak in faith receive ye, yet not for decision of scruples. — read the full passage →

Better is a handful, with quietness, than two handfuls with labor and striving after wind.

And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? — read the full passage →

The beginning of strife isas when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.

Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is mine: the soul that sinneth, it shall die. — read the full passage →

For what have I to do with judging them that are without? Do not ye judge them that are within?

Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labor, working with his hands the thing that is good, that he may have whereof to give to him that hath need.

Finally then, brethren, we beseech and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that, as ye received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, even as ye do walk,—that ye abound more and more. — read the full passage →

It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.

For let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil-doer, or as a meddler in other men’s matters: — read the full passage →

Thou madest known unto me the ways of life; Thou shalt make me full of gladness with thy countenance.

For no word from God shall be void of power.

and we toil, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we endure;

yea, making it my aim so to preach the gospel, not where Christ was already named, that I might not build upon another man’s foundation;

And God is able to make all grace abound unto you; that ye, having always all sufficiency in everything, may abound unto every good work:

whatsoever ye do, work heartily, as unto the Lord, and not unto men;

not looking each of you to his own things, but each of you also to the things of others.

But if we discerned ourselves, we should not be judged.

It is good that a man should hope and quietly wait for the salvation of Jehovah.

Judge not, that ye be not judged. — read the full passage →

in diligence not slothful; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

But thou shalt remember Jehovah thy God, for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth; that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as at this day.

But let each man prove his own work, and then shall he have his glorying in regard of himself alone, and not of his neighbor.

Wherefore also we make it our aim, whether at home or absent, to be well-pleasing unto him.

So when they had broken their fast, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of John, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. — read the full passage →

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in Sheol, whither thou goest.

Behold, the hire of the laborers who mowed your fields, which is of you kept back by fraud, crieth out: and the cries of them that reaped have entered into the ears of the Lord of Sabaoth.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith Jehovah, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter end.

And let our people also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.

It is as when a man, sojourning in another country, having left his house, and given authority to his servants, to each one his work, commanded also the porter to watch.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John;

But Jesus, not heeding the word spoken, saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Fear not, only believe.

And Jesus came and touched them and said, Arise, and be not afraid. — read the full passage →

Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, Than a house full of feasting with strife.

If any man is for captivity, into captivity he goeth: if any man shall kill with the sword, with the sword must he be killed. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints.

Speak not one against another, brethren. He that speaketh against a brother, or judgeth his brother, speaketh against the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judgest the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge. — read the full passage →

Be not thou envious against evil men; Neither desire to be with them: — read the full passage →

Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; He shall not stand before mean men.

For I would have you know how greatly I strive for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

and because he was of the same trade, he abode with them, and they wrought; for by their trade they were tentmakers.

Woe unto him that buildeth his house by unrighteousness, and his chambers by injustice; that useth his neighbor’s service without wages, and giveth him not his hire;

Thou shalt not oppress thy neighbor, nor rob him: the wages of a hired servant shall not abide with thee all night until the morning.

A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump. — read the full passage →

Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Nevertheless, if thou warn the wicked of his way to turn from it, and he turn not from his way; he shall die in his iniquity, but thou hast delivered thy soul. — read the full passage →

Whatsoever hath been, the name thereof was given long ago; and it is known what man is; neither can he contend with him that is mightier than he. — read the full passage →

As the sparrow in her wandering, as the swallow in her flying, So the curse that is causeless alighteth not. — read the full passage →

Go not forth hastily to strive, Lestthou know notwhat to do in the end thereof, When thy neighbor hath put thee to shame. — read the full passage →

Be not afraid of sudden fear, Neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh: — read the full passage →

He that is unrighteous, let him do unrighteousness still: and he that is filthy, let him be made filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him do righteousness still: and he that is holy, let him be made holy still. — read the full passage →

Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness:

Lay hands hastily on no man, neither be partaker of other men’s sins: keep thyself pure.

He becometh poor that worketh with a slack hand; But the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

And Jesus said unto him, Friend, do that for which thou art come. Then they came and laid hands on Jesus, and took him. — read the full passage →

Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord will render to him according to his works: — read the full passage →

And withal they learn also to be idle, going about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not. — read the full passage →

Let no man seek his own, but each his neighbor’s good.

Be of the same mind one toward another. Set not your mind on high things, but condescend to things that are lowly. Be not wise in your own conceits. — read the full passage →

but Jesus went unto the mount of Olives. — read the full passage →

But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that aught be written unto you. — read the full passage →

Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left behind at Athens alone; — read the full passage →

When I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; and thou givest him not warning, nor speakest to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life; the same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thy hand. — read the full passage →

My son, forget not my law; But let thy heart keep my commandments: — read the full passage →

And Sarai said unto Abram, My wrong be upon thee: I gave my handmaid into thy bosom; and when she saw that she had conceived, I was despised in her eyes: Jehovah judge between me and thee.

But as touching Apollos the brother, I besought him much to come unto you with the brethren: and it was not at all his will to come now; but he will come when he shall have opportunity. — read the full passage →

Them hath he filled with wisdom of heart, to work all manner of workmanship, of the engraver, and of the skilful workman, and of the embroiderer, in blue, and in purple, in scarlet, and in fine linen, and of the weaver, even of them that do any workmanship, and of those that devise skilful works.

Putting away therefore all wickedness, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings,

Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run and be glorified, even as alsoit iswith you; — read the full passage →

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God afore prepared that we should walk in them.

And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, as unto babes in Christ. — read the full passage →

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher powers: for there is no power but of God; and the powers that be are ordained of God. — read the full passage →

Now it came to pass, while the multitude pressed upon him and heard the word of God, that he was standing by the lake of Gennesaret; — read the full passage →

Thou that art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and that canst not look on perverseness, wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, and holdest thy peace when the wicked swalloweth up the man that is more righteous than he; — read the full passage →

The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; But every one that is hastyhastethonly to want.

He that separateth himself seeketh his own desire, And rageth against all sound wisdom.

And behold, I come quickly. Blessed is he that keepeth the words of the prophecy of this book. — read the full passage →

The elders therefore among you I exhort, who am a fellow-elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, who am also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: — read the full passage →

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, — read the full passage →

Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not irksome, but for you it is safe. — read the full passage →

And the Lord said, Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall set over his household, to give them their portion of food in due season? — read the full passage →

Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Cæsar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judæa, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Ituræa and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene, — read the full passage →

The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. — read the full passage →

Thus saith Jehovah to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, to subdue nations before him, and I will loose the loins of kings; to open the doors before him, and the gates shall not be shut: — read the full passage →

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time; — read the full passage →

For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, If any will not work, neither let him eat. — read the full passage →

Jehovah reigneth; he is clothed with majesty; Jehovah is clothed with strength; he hath girded himself therewith: The world also is established, that it cannot be moved. — read the full passage →

And now, O Israel, hearken unto the statutes and unto the ordinances, which I teach you, to do them; that ye may live, and go in and possess the land which Jehovah, the God of your fathers, giveth you. — read the full passage →

Wherefore comfort one another with these words.