1 Thessalonians 4:12

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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

Complete Jewish Bible:

Then your daily life will gain the respect of outsiders, and you will not be dependent on anyone.

Berean Standard Bible:

Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone.

American Standard Version:

that ye may walk becomingly toward them that are without, and may have need of nothing.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

That{G2443} ye may walk{G4043} honestly{G2156} toward{G4314} them that are without{G1854}, and{G2532} that ye may have{G2192} lack{G5532} of nothing{G3367}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Colossians 4:5

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

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.

Romans 12:17

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

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.

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.

1 Peter 3:16

  • ¶ 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.

1 Peter 3:17

  • For [it is] better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.

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Commentary for 1 Thessalonians 4:12

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G2443
    There are 535 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἵνα
    Transliteration: hína
    Pronunciation: hin'-ah
    Description: probably from the same as the former part of ἑαυτοῦ (through the demonstrative idea; compare ὁ); in order that (denoting the purpose or the result):--albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare ἵνα μή.
  2. Strong's Number: G4043
    There are 90 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: περιπατέω
    Transliteration: peripatéō
    Pronunciation: per-ee-pat-eh'-o
    Description: from περί and πατέω; to tread all around, i.e. walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary):--go, be occupied with, walk (about).
  3. Strong's Number: G2156
    There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εὐσχημόνως
    Transliteration: euschēmónōs
    Pronunciation: yoo-skhay-mon'-ose
    Description: adverb from εὐσχήμων; decorously:--decently, honestly.
  4. Strong's Number: G4314
    There are 674 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πρός
    Transliteration: prós
    Pronunciation: pros
    Description: a strengthened form of πρό; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated):--about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X at thy house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end that), X together, to (you) -ward, unto, with(-in). In the comparative case, it denotes essentially the same applications, namely, motion towards, accession to, or nearness at.
  5. Strong's Number: G1854
    There are 64 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἔξω
    Transliteration: éxō
    Pronunciation: ex'-o
    Description: adverb from ἐκ; out(-side, of doors), literally or figuratively:--away, forth, (with-)out (of, -ward), strange.
  6. Strong's Number: G2532
    There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καί
    Transliteration: kaí
    Pronunciation: kahee
    Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
  7. Strong's Number: G2192
    There are 628 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἔχω
    Transliteration: échō
    Pronunciation: skheh'-o
    Description: a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition):--be (able, X hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), X conceive, count, diseased, do + eat, + enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, + need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, X sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use.
  8. Strong's Number: G5532
    There are 47 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: χρεία
    Transliteration: chreía
    Pronunciation: khri'-ah
    Description: from the base of χράομαι or χρή; employment, i.e. an affair; also (by implication) occasion, demand, requirement or destitution:--business, lack, necessary(-ity), need(-ful), use, want.
  9. Strong's Number: G3367
    There are 88 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μηδείς
    Transliteration: mēdeís
    Pronunciation: may-den'
    Description: from μή and εἷς; not even one (man, woman, thing):--any (man, thing), no (man), none, not (at all, any man, a whit), nothing, + without delay.