NIV: For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: "The one who is unwilling to work shall not eat."
NAS: 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.
KJV: For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
GWT: While we were with you, we gave you the order: "Whoever doesn't want to work shouldn't be allowed to eat."
ASV: For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, If any will not work, neither let him eat.
BBE: For even when we were with you we gave you orders, saying, If any man does no work, let him not have food.
DBY: For also when we were with you we enjoined you this, that if any man does not like to work, neither let him eat.
DRB: For also when we were with you, this we declared to you: that, if any man will not work, neither let him eat.
WBS: For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
WEB: For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: "If anyone will not work, neither let him eat."
YLT: for even when we were with you, this we did command you, that if any one is not willing to work, neither let him eat,
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