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Ephesians 4:28

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Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with [his] hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.

Let {G2813} him that stole {G2813} steal {G2813} no more {G3371}: but {G1161} rather {G3123} let him labour {G2872}, working {G2038} with his hands {G5495} the thing which is good {G18}, that {G2443} he may have {G2192} to give {G3330} to him that needeth {G5532}{G2192}.

The thief must stop stealing; instead, he should make an honest living by his own efforts. This way he will be able to share with those in need.

He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need.

Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labor, working with his hands the thing that is good, that he may have whereof to give to him that hath need.

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Cross-References

  • 1 Timothy 6:18 (12 votes)

    That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;

  • 1 Thessalonians 4:11 (11 votes)

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

  • 1 Thessalonians 4:12 (11 votes)

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

  • Galatians 6:10 (11 votes)

    As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all [men], especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

  • 2 Thessalonians 3:11 (9 votes)

    For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.

  • 2 Thessalonians 3:12 (9 votes)

    Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.

  • Exodus 20:15 (8 votes)

    Thou shalt not steal.