In the context of biblical teachings, the term "busybodies" refers to individuals who engage in meddling or unnecessary interference in the affairs of others. This behavior is generally viewed negatively in Scripture, as it often leads to discord and disrupts the peace and order within a community or church.

Biblical References:

1. 2 Thessalonians 3:11 : "We hear that some among you are idle. They are not busy; they are busybodies." In this passage, the Apostle Paul addresses the Thessalonian church, warning against idleness and the tendency of some to become busybodies. Paul emphasizes the importance of leading a disciplined life, working quietly, and minding one's own business.

2. 1 Timothy 5:13 : "At the same time, they also learn to be idle, going from house to house. And not only do they become idlers, but also busybodies who talk nonsense, saying things they should not." Here, Paul advises Timothy on the behavior of certain younger widows who, instead of being productive, become idle and engage in gossip and meddling. This behavior is discouraged as it leads to unnecessary trouble and strife.

3. 1 Peter 4:15 : "But if you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler." The Apostle Peter includes being a meddler, or busybody, alongside more serious offenses, indicating the severity with which such behavior is viewed. Christians are encouraged to suffer for righteousness rather than for engaging in disruptive or intrusive actions.

Theological Implications:

From a theological perspective, the behavior of busybodies is contrary to the Christian virtues of love, peace, and humility. The Bible encourages believers to focus on their own responsibilities and to live quietly and productively. Meddling in the affairs of others often stems from pride or a lack of contentment with one's own life, which can lead to gossip, slander, and division within the community.

Practical Application:

Christians are called to be mindful of their conduct and to avoid becoming busybodies. This involves practicing self-discipline, respecting the privacy and autonomy of others, and fostering a spirit of encouragement and support rather than criticism and interference. By doing so, believers can contribute to a harmonious and loving community that reflects the teachings of Christ.

In summary, the biblical admonition against being a busybody serves as a reminder to focus on one's own duties and to cultivate a life of quiet service and respect for others.(n.) Plural of Busybody.4020. periergazomai -- to waste one's labor about (a thing)
... Word Origin from peri and ergazomai Definition to waste one's labor about (a thing)
NASB Word Usage acting like busybodies (1). be a busybody. ...
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4021. periergos -- overly careful, curious, meddling, subst. a ...
... Word Origin from peri and ergon Definition overly careful, curious, meddling,
subst. a busybody NASB Word Usage busybodies (1), magic (1). ...
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1 Timothy v. 15-Nov
... And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only
idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not ...
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2 Thessalonians iii. 5-Mar
... Ver.11. "For we hear of some that walk among you disorderly, that work not at all,
but are busybodies.". ... "That work not at all, but are busybodies. ...
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Christ Compared with Socrates.
... were more ancient than Christ, when they attempted to consider and prove things
by reason, were brought before the tribunals as impious persons and busybodies. ...
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Laboring under Difficulties
... It was of this class that he afterward wrote: "There are some which walk among
you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies. ...
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Rom. xiv. 25-27
... account. For we ought not with things of this nature to act as busybodies,
but to be well pleased and content with them. Wherefore ...
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Galatians.
... behaviour and of doctrine, and the conceit of worldly knowledge; in the second,
the love of the brethren side by side with the disorderly conduct of busybodies ...
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Ninth Commandment
... A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the
spirit, . . ." Bishop Hall said that the tongues of busybodies are like ...
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Galatians Chapter ii.
... Therefore they looked round and observed accurately and made themselves busybodies
to find out who were uncircumcised; as Paul says, "they came in privily to ...
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Jewish views on Trade, Tradesmen, and Trades' Guilds
... not work, neither should he eat"; at the same time sternly rebuking "some who are
walking disorderly, who are not at all busy, but are busybodies" (we have ...
/.../edersheim/sketches of jewish social life/chapter 11 jewish views on.htm

Homilies on Philippians, Colossians, and Thessalonians.
... 320. Brutes, superior to man, [886]217. Bulimy, ravenous disease called,
[887]379. Busybodies, never satisfied, [888]379. Cain, envied ...
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Busybodies (2 Occurrences)
...Busybodies (2 Occurrences). 2 Thessalonians 3:11 For we hear of some who walk among
you in rebellion, who don't work at all, but are busybodies. ...
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Busy (13 Occurrences)
... (WEY). 2 Thessalonians 3:11 For we hear of some who walk among you in
rebellion, who don't work at all, but are busybodies. (Root ...
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Busybody (3 Occurrences)
... bod-i (periergos, allotrioepiskopos): The word is found twice in Paulinic literature.:
1 Timothy 5:13, "not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies," and 2 ...
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Idle (33 Occurrences)
... 2 Thessalonians 3:11 For we hear that there are some of you who live disorderly
lives and are mere idle busybodies. (WEY RSV NIV). ...
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Undisciplined (3 Occurrences)
... NAS). 2 Thessalonians 3:11 For we hear of some who walk among you in rebellion,
who don't work at all, but are busybodies. (See NAS). ...
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Gadding (1 Occurrence)
... idle, going about from house to house. Not only idle, but also gossips and
busybodies, saying things which they ought not. (See RSV). ...
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Gossips (5 Occurrences)
... house to house. Not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, saying things
which they ought not. (WEB WEY NAS RSV NIV). 2 Timothy ...
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Withal (38 Occurrences)
... 1 Timothy 5:13 And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house;
and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things ...
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Wandering (120 Occurrences)
... 1 Timothy 5:13 And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house;
and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things ...
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Idleness (4 Occurrences)
... (See RSV). 2 Thessalonians 3:11 For we hear that there are some of you who live
disorderly lives and are mere idle busybodies. (See RSV). ...
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