Parallel Verses
Common New Testament
so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anyone.
New American Standard Bible
so that you will
King James Version
That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.
Holman Bible
so that you may walk properly
International Standard Version
so that you may win the respect of outsiders, and have need of nothing.
A Conservative Version
so that ye may walk properly toward those outside, and may have nothing lacking.
American Standard Version
that ye may walk becomingly toward them that are without, and may have need of nothing.
Amplified
so that you will behave properly toward outsiders [exhibiting good character, personal integrity, and moral courage worthy of the respect of the outside world], and be dependent on no one and in need of nothing [be self-supporting].
An Understandable Version
[Do these things] so that you will live in a proper way in front of outsiders [i.e., non-Christians], and not have [to depend on people for] any needs.
Anderson New Testament
in order that you may walk with propriety toward those who are without, and may have need of nothing.
Bible in Basic English
That you may be respected by those who are outside, and may have need of nothing.
Daniel Mace New Testament
so that your way of life may stand fair to the world, and prevent your being dependent upon any man.
Darby Translation
that ye may walk reputably towards those without, and may have need of no one.
Godbey New Testament
in order that you may walk about circumspectly toward the aliens, and you may have need of nothing.
Goodspeed New Testament
so that you may have the respect of the outsiders, and not be dependent upon anybody.
John Wesley New Testament
That ye may walk decently toward them that are without, and may want nothing.
Julia Smith Translation
That ye should walk becomingly to them without, and have need of nothing.
King James 2000
That you may walk honestly toward them that are outside, and that you may have lack of nothing.
Lexham Expanded Bible
so that you may live decently toward those outside, and may have need of nothing.
Modern King James verseion
so that you may walk becomingly toward those outside, and that you may lack nothing.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
that ye may behave yourselves honestly toward them that are without and that nothing be lacking unto you.
Moffatt New Testament
so that your life may be correct in the eyes of the outside world and self-supporting.
Montgomery New Testament
So that your conduct may be seemly toward those that are without, and that you may not need help from any man.
NET Bible
In this way you will live a decent life before outsiders and not be in need.
New Heart English Bible
that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and may have need of nothing.
Noyes New Testament
that ye may walk becomingly toward those without, and may have need of nothing.
Sawyer New Testament
that you may walk becomingly towards those without and have need of nothing.
The Emphasized Bible
That ye should walk reputably toward those without, and, of no one, have, need.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
that ye walk becomingly towards those without, and need no assistance from any person.
Twentieth Century New Testament
So that your conduct may win respect from those outside the Church, and that you may not want for anything.
Webster
That ye may walk honestly towards them that are without, and that ye may have need of nothing.
Weymouth New Testament
so as to live worthy lives in relation to outsiders, and not be a burden to any one.
Williams New Testament
so that you may live influentially with the outsiders, and not be dependent on anybody.
World English Bible
that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and may have need of nothing.
Worrell New Testament
that ye walk becomingly towards those without, and that ye may have need of nothing.
Worsley New Testament
as we gave you in charge, that ye may walk decently toward those that are without, and may have need of no one's assistance.
Youngs Literal Translation
that ye may walk becomingly unto those without, and may have lack of nothing.
Themes
Christian conduct » Walking » Honestly
Evil » Appearance of, to be avoided
Topics
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References
Hastings
Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Thessalonians 4:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
Affirmation Of Continuing Love
11 Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you, 12 so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anyone. 13 But we do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, about those who are asleep, so that you will not grieve as do the rest who have no hope.
Phrases
Cross References
Mark 4:11
And he said to them, "To you has been given the secret of the kingdom of God, but to those outside everything is in parables;
Romans 13:13
Let us walk properly, as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in lewdness and lust, not in quarreling and jealousy.
Colossians 4:5
Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity.
Romans 12:17
Repay no one evil for evil, but have regard for what is noble in the sight of all.
1 Corinthians 5:12-13
For what have I to do with judging outsiders? Is it not those inside the church whom you are to judge?
2 Corinthians 8:20-21
We intend that no one should blame us about this liberal gift which we are administering,
2 Corinthians 11:7-9
Or did I commit a sin in humbling myself that you might be exalted, because I preached the gospel of God to you without charge?
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
1 Thessalonians 5:22
Abstain from every form of evil.
1 Timothy 3:7
He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
Titus 2:8-10
and sound speech that cannot be condemned, so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing bad to say about us.
1 Peter 2:12
Maintain good conduct among the Gentiles, so that in case they speak against you as wrongdoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.
1 Peter 3:1
You wives, in the same way be submissive to your husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without a word by the behavior of their wives,
1 Peter 3:16-17
and keep a clear conscience, so that, when you are abused, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.