“This we must also keep in mind—that he who labors ought to perform his task not for the purpose of ministering to his own needs but that he may accomplish the Lord's command, "I was hungry and you gave me to eat," and so on. To be concerned for oneself is strictly forbidden by the Lord in the words, "Be not concerned…”
Basil of Caesarea, 4th c. — THE LONG RULES, Q.42.R
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12Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.
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10For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
11For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.
— 2 Thessalonians 3:12 —
13But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing.
14And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed.