2 Thessalonians 3:11

For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.
- King James Version

For we hear that some among you are leading an undisciplined life, doing no work at all, but acting like busybodies.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

For we hear of some that walk among you disorderly, that work not at all, but are busybodies.
- American Standard Version (1901)

For it has come to our ears that there are some among you whose behaviour is uncontrolled, who do no work at all, but are over-interested in the business of others.
- Basic English Bible

For we hear that [there are] some walking among you disorderly, not working at all, but busybodies.
- Darby Bible

For we hear that there are some who walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busy-bodies.
- Webster's Bible

For we hear that there are some of you who live disorderly lives and are mere idle busybodies.
- Weymouth Bible

For we hear of some who walk among you in rebellion, who don't work at all, but are busybodies.
- World English Bible

For we han herd that summe among you goon in reste, and no thing worchen, but don curiousli.
- Wycliffe Bible

for we hear of certain walking among you disorderly, nothing working, but over working,
- Youngs Literal Bible

Wesley's Notes for 2 Thessalonians 3:11

3:11 Doing nothing, but being busybodies - To which idleness naturally disposes.

People's Bible Notes for 2 Thessalonians 3:11

2Th 3:11 We hear. The word was brought, no doubt, by the messenger who returned to him. Who walk among you disorderly. By doing nothing. It is a sin to be an idler. God requires industry. Busybodies. "The devil finds some mischief, still, for idle hands to do".