Other translations
American Standard Version
For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, If any will not work, neither let him eat.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
For when we were with you, we had commanded you this, that no one who is unwilling to work shall eat.
Darby Bible Translation
For also when we were with you we enjoined you this, that if any man does not like to work, neither let him eat.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
For also when we were with you, this we declared to you: that, if any man will not work, neither let him eat.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, If any will not work, neither let him eat.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
For even when we were with you, we would give you this command: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat.
God's Word
While we were with you, we gave you the order: "Whoever doesn't want to work shouldn't be allowed to eat."
Holman Christian Standard Bible
In fact, when we were with you, this is what we commanded you: "If anyone isn't willing to work, he should not eat."
International Standard Version
While we were with you, we gave this order: "If anyone doesn't want to work, he shouldn't eat."
NET Bible
For even when we were with you, we used to give you this command: "If anyone is not willing to work, neither should he eat."
New American Standard Bible
For even when we were with you, we used to give you this order: if anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to eat, either.
New International Version
For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: "The one who is unwilling to work shall not eat."
New Living Translation
Even while we were with you, we gave you this command: "Those unwilling to work will not get to eat."
Webster's Bible Translation
For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
Weymouth New Testament
For even when we were with you, we laid down this rule for you: "If a man does not choose to work, neither shall he eat."
The World English Bible
For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: "If anyone will not work, neither let him eat."