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Related Verses

2 Thessalonians 3:6–7
Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is walking in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us. For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not idle when we were with you,

2 Thessalonians 3:11
For we hear that some among you walk in idleness, not busy at work, but busybodies.

Isaiah 35:4
Say to those who have an anxious heart, “Be strong; fear not! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God. He will come and save you.”

Hebrews 12:12
Therefore lift your drooping hands and strengthen your weak knees,

Acts 20:35
In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

Romans 15:1
We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves.

1 Corinthians 13:4
Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant

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