1 Thessalonians 4:12
Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.
In Context
Cross References
Mark 4:11He replied, “To know the mystery of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to those on the outside everything is expressed in parables,
Romans 13:13Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy.
2 Corinthians 8:20We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this generous gift.
Philippians 4:8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.
1 Thessalonians 5:22Abstain from every form of evil.
Titus 2:8and wholesome speech that is above reproach, so that anyone who opposes us will be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us.
Matthew Henry on 1 Thessalonians 4:10-13
Brotherly Love. ( a. d. 51.) 9 But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another. 10 And indeed ye do it toward all the brethren which are in all Macedonia: but we beseech you, brethren, that ye increase more and more; 11 And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you; 12 That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing. In these words… Read the whole commentary →