2Th 3:12 | JFB | STEP | 12. by-- The oldest manuscripts read, "IN the Lord Jesus." So the Greek, , implying the sphere wherein such conduct is appropriate and consistent. "We exhort you thus, as ministers IN Christ, exhorting our people IN Christ." with quietness-- quiet industry; laying aside restless, bustling, intermeddling officiousness ( ). their own-- bread earned by themselves, not another's bread ( ).

‏ 2 Thessalonians 3:12

12. by--The oldest manuscripts read, "IN the Lord Jesus." So the Greek, 1Th 4:1, implying the sphere wherein such conduct is appropriate and consistent. "We exhort you thus, as ministers IN Christ, exhorting our people IN Christ."

with quietness--quiet industry; laying aside restless, bustling, intermeddling officiousness (2Th 3:11).

their own--bread earned by themselves, not another's bread (2Th 3:8).