4:11 to aspire to lead a quiet life, to attend to your own business, and to work with your hands, as we commanded you.
4:12 In this way you will live 1 a decent life before outsiders and not be in need. 2
1 Thessalonians 4:2
4:2 For you know what commands we gave you through the Lord Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 3:12
3:12 And may the Lord cause you to increase and abound in love for one another and for all, just as we do for you,
1 tnGrk “that you may live,” continuing the sentence of 4:10b-11.
2 tn Or “not be dependent on anyone”; Grk “and have need of nothing,” “of no one.”