2 Thessalonians 3:10

2 Thessalonians 3:10 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

10For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: “The one who is unwilling to work shall not eat.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

10For 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.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

10For 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.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

10For even while we were with you, we used to give you this order: if anyone is not willing to work, then he is 3:10 I.e. if one is able, but unwilling to work to provide for himself or his family, it is unjust for him to receive the necessities of life provided free by those who willingly work.not to eat, either.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

10For even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “If anyone is unwilling to work, he shall not eat.”

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

10Even when we were with you, we gave you a rule. We said, “Anyone who won’t work shouldn’t be allowed to eat.”

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