2 Thessalonians 3:11
2 Thessalonians 3:11 New King James Version (NKJV)
For we hear that there are some who walk among you in a disorderly manner, not working at all, but are busybodies.
2 Thessalonians 3:11 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)
For we hear that some among you walk in idleness, not busy at work, but busybodies.
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 3:11 King James Version (KJV)
For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.
2 Thessalonians 3:11 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
For we hear that some among you are leading an undisciplined life, doing no work at all, but acting like busybodies.
2 Thessalonians 3:11 New Century Version (NCV)
We hear that some people in your group refuse to work. They do nothing but busy themselves in other people’s lives.
2 Thessalonians 3:11 American Standard Version (ASV)
For we hear of some that walk among you disorderly, that work not at all, but are busybodies.
2 Thessalonians 3:11 New International Version (NIV)
We hear that some among you are idle and disruptive. They are not busy; they are busybodies.
2 Thessalonians 3:11 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Indeed, we hear that some among you are leading an undisciplined and inappropriate life, doing no work at all, but acting like busybodies [meddling in other people’s business].