2 Thessalonians 3:6 commands keeping away from idle believers, while verse 12 commands the idle themselves to settle down — same context.

2 Thessalonians 3:8 provides Paul's own example of working night and day to support himself, which backs up his command in v12.

In 2 Thessalonians 3:4, Paul expresses confidence they will obey commands — directly reinforcing the charge to work quietly here.

In Ephesians 4:28, Paul similarly commands honest labor with one's own hands, adding that the goal is to share with the needy.

In 1 Thessalonians 4:11, Paul gives the same instruction to work quietly with your hands — a direct parallel to this command.

In Acts 17:21, the Athenians' idle love for novelty contrasts sharply with the command here for quiet, productive work.

In 1 Thessalonians 2:11, Paul's fatherly exhortation parallels the pattern of commanding and encouraging used here for idle persons.