Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
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.
Him that
Steal no more
General references
Bible References
Him that
Exodus 20:15
Do not steal.
Exodus 21:16
Whoever kidnaps another person must be put to death regardless of whether he has sold the kidnapped person or still has him.
Proverbs 30:9
If I am full I could deny you and say, Who is Jehovah? Or if I am poor and steal, I could take God's name in vain.
Jeremiah 7:9
Will you steal, murder, commit adultery, swear falsely, offer sacrifices to Baal and walk after other gods that you have not known?
Hosea 4:2
They do nothing but swear, deceive, kill, steal and commit adultery! There is violence and bloodshed in the land.
Zechariah 5:3
He continued: This is the curse that is upon the land. Every one who steals will be acquitted. Every one who swears falsely will be innocent.
John 12:6
He did not say this because he cared for the poor. He was a thief. He had the moneybox and took away what was put in it.
1 Corinthians 6:10
nor thieves, nor covetous (greedy), nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortionists, will inherit the kingdom of God.
Steal no more
Job 34:32
Have you asked God to show you your faults, and have you agreed to stop doing evil?
Proverbs 28:13
The man who covers his sins will not be blessed; but whoever confesses and leaves them will have mercy.
Luke 3:8
Produce fruit that is worthy of repentance. Do not say we have Abraham for our father. I tell you, that God is able to make these stones into children for Abraham.
Luke 19:8
Zacchaeus stood before Jesus and said: Lord, I now give half of all my possessions to the poor. If I have defrauded any one I will give back four times the amount taken.
Labour
Proverbs 13:11
Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished. He who gathers by labor will increase.
Proverbs 14:23
In all labor there is profit: but idle chatter leads only to destitution.
Acts 20:34
You know that my own hands ministered to my necessities, and to those who were with me.
1 Thessalonians 4:11
Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, and mind your own business, and work with your hands, as we command you.
2 Thessalonians 3:6
Our friends, we command you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to keep away from all believers who walk disorderly and who do not follow the instructions that we gave them.
That he
Luke 3:11
He answered: He who has two coats let him give to him who has none. He who has food let him do likewise.
Luke 21:1
He saw rich men putting their gifts into the treasury.
John 13:29
Some thought Judas was going to shop for food for the feast or give something to the poor. Judas was in charge of the moneybox.
2 Corinthians 8:2
Out of severe affliction they have an abundance of joy and their deep poverty abounds in the riches of their generosity.
General references
Exodus 20:15
Do not steal.
Deuteronomy 5:19
Do not steal.
Psalm 104:23
Man goes to his work and to his labor until evening.