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1 Thessalonians 4:12

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10 And indeed ye do it toward all the brethren which are in all Macedonia: but we beseech you, brethren, that ye increase more and more;

11 And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;

That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.

13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.

14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.

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BSB
Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone.
KJV
That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.
WEB
that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and may have need of nothing.
ASV
that ye may walk becomingly toward them that are without, and may have need of nothing.
DARBY
that ye may walk reputably towards those without, and may have need of no one.
BLB
so that you⁺ may walk properly toward those outside and may have need of no one.
ÅB
for at dere kan omgåes sømmelig med dem som er utenfor, og ikke trenge til noen.
OTB
slik at dere vil oppføre dere ordentlig mot utenforstående og ikke være avhengige av noen.
B1930
forat I kan omgåes sømmelig med dem som er utenfor, og ikke trenge til nogen.

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Cross references

  • Colossians 4:5

    Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

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  • Romans 12:17

    Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

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  • 1 Peter 2:12

    Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.

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  • 1 Timothy 3:7

    Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

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  • Romans 13:13

    Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.

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  • 1 Peter 3:16–17

    Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.

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  • Mark 4:11

    And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables:

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  • 1 Thessalonians 5:22

    Abstain from all appearance of evil.

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