Parallel Verses
Common New Testament
He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but rather must labor, doing useful work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with those in need.
New American Standard Bible
He who steals must steal no longer; but rather
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
The thief must no longer steal. Instead, he must do honest work with his own hands, so that he has something to share
International Standard Version
The thief must no longer steal but must work hard and do what is good with his own hands, so that he might earn something to give to the needy.
A Conservative Version
Let the man who steals steal no more, but rather let him labor, working with his hands the good, so that he may have to give to him who has need.
American Standard Version
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.
Amplified
The thief [who has become a believer] must no longer steal, but instead he must work hard [making an honest living], producing that which is good with his own hands, so that he will have something to share with those in need.
An Understandable Version
The person who has stolen must stop doing it; instead, he should work hard, doing something worthwhile with his own hands, so that he can have [money] to share with the person who needs it.
Anderson New Testament
Let him that steals, steal no more: but rather let labor, working with his hands that which is good, that he may have something to give to him that has need.
Bible in Basic English
Let him who was a thief be so no longer, but let him do good work with his hands, so that he may have something to give to him who is in need.
Daniel Mace New Testament
let him that stole, steal no more: but rather let him labour, to encrease his fortune with his own hands, that he may have wherewithal to relieve the needy:
Darby Translation
Let the stealer steal no more, but rather let him toil, working what is honest with his hands, that he may have to distribute to him that has need.
Godbey New Testament
Let the one stealing steal no more: but rather let him labor, working with his own hands doing that which is good, that he may have to give to the one having need.
Goodspeed New Testament
The man who stole must not steal any more; he must work with his hands at honest toil instead, so as to have something to share with those who are in need.
John Wesley New Testament
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.
Julia Smith Translation
He stealing let him steal no more: and rather let him be wearied from fatigue, working good with the hands, that he have to impart to him having need.
King James 2000
Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labor, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needs.
Lexham Expanded Bible
The one who steals must steal no longer, but instead must labor, working with his own hands [what is] good, so that he may have [something] to share with the one who has need.
Modern King James verseion
Let him who stole steal no more, but rather let him labor, working with his hands the thing which is good, so that he may have something to give to him who needs.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Let him that stole, steal no more; but let him rather labour with his hands some good thing, that he may have to give unto him that needeth.
Moffatt New Testament
Let the thief steal no more; rather let him work and put his hands to an honest task, so as to have something to contribute to the needy.
Montgomery New Testament
Let him who stole steal no more, but let him work, and in honest industry toil with his hands, so that he may have something to give to the needy.
NET Bible
The one who steals must steal no longer; rather he must labor, doing good with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with the one who has need.
New Heart English Bible
Let him who stole steal no more; but rather let him labor, working with his hands the thing that is good, that he may have something to give to him who has need.
Noyes New Testament
Let him that stealeth steal no more, but rather let him labor, working with his hands at that which is good, that he may have to give to him that is in need.
Sawyer New Testament
Let him that has stolen steal no more, but rather let him labor, doing that which is good with his hands, that he may have to give to him that needs.
The Emphasized Bible
Let, the stealer, no more, steal, but rather let him be toiling, - working with his hands the thing that is good, that he may have wherewith to be giving away to him that hath need;
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Let him that stole steal no more; but rather labour hard, working with his hands that which is good, that he may have something to give to him that is in want.
Twentieth Century New Testament
Let the man who steals steal no longer, but rather let him toil with his hands at honest work, so that he may have something to share with any one in want.
Webster
Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labor, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.
Weymouth New Testament
He who has been a thief must steal no more, but, instead of that, should work with his own hands in honest industry, so that he may have something of which he can give the needy a share.
Williams New Testament
The man who used to steal must now stop stealing; rather, he must keep on working and toiling with his own hands at some honest vocation, so as to have something to contribute to the needy.
World English Bible
Let him who stole steal no more; but rather let him labor, working with his hands the thing that is good, that he may have something to give to him who has need.
Worrell New Testament
Let him who stole steal no more; but rather let him labor, working with his hands that which is good, that he may have to impart to him that has need.
Worsley New Testament
Let him that stole steal no more; but rather let him labour, doing some good with his hands, that he may have something to bestow on him that hath need of it.
Youngs Literal Translation
whoso is stealing let him no more steal, but rather let him labour, working the thing that is good with the hands, that he may have to impart to him having need.
Themes
hands » Should be employed » Industriously
Industry » Requisite to supply » Wants of others
Topics
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Ephesians 4:28
Images Ephesians 4:28
Prayers for Ephesians 4:28
Verse Info
Context Readings
Old Behavior, New Behavior, And Motivation
27 and do not give the devil an opportunity. 28 He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but rather must labor, doing useful work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with those in need. 29 Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building others up according to the need of the moment, that it may impart grace to those who hear.
Names
Cross References
1 Thessalonians 4:11-12
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,
2 Thessalonians 3:11-12
For we hear that some among you are leading an undisciplined life, not doing any work at all, but acting like busybodies.
Luke 3:8
Therefore bear fruits worthy of repentance, and do not begin to say to yourselves, 'We have Abraham as our father.' For I tell you that God is able to raise up children to Abraham from these stones.
Luke 3:10-14
And the multitudes asked him, "What then shall we do?"
Luke 19:8
And Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, "Look, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have defrauded any one of anything, I restore it fourfold."
Luke 21:1-4
He looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury,
John 12:6
This he said, not that he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief; and as he had the money box, he used to take what was put into it.
John 13:29
Some thought that, because Judas had the money box, Jesus was telling him, "Buy what we need for the feast"; or, that he should give something to the poor.
Acts 20:34-35
You yourselves know that these hands ministered to my own needs and to the men who were with me.
Romans 12:13
Contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality.
1 Corinthians 6:10-11
nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.
2 Corinthians 8:2
for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in the wealth of their liberality.
2 Corinthians 8:12
For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what a man has, not according to what he does not have.
2 Corinthians 9:12-15
For the ministry of this service is not only fully supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing through many thanksgivings to God.
Galatians 6:10
So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.
2 Thessalonians 3:6-8
Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from every brother who is living in idleness and not according to the tradition which you received from us.
1 Timothy 6:18
Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, to be generous and ready to share,