1 Timothy 5:13
At the same time they will also learn to be idle, going from house to house and being not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, discussing things they should not mention.
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Cross references
- Proverbs 20:19 He who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid the one who babbles with his lips.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:6–8 Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who leads an undisciplined life that is not in keeping with the tradition you received from us. For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not undisciplined among you, nor did we eat anyone’s food without paying for it. Instead, in labor and toil, we worked night and day so that we would not be a burden to any of you.
- Proverbs 31:27 She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.