1 Thessalonians 4:12

That ye should walk reputably toward those without, and, of no one, have, need.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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

11And to be ambitious to be quiet, and to be attending to your own affairs, and to be working with your hands,—even as, unto you, we gave charge—

13But we do not wish you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them who are falling asleep,—lest ye be sorrowing, even as the rest also, who are without hope;

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Cross References

Mark 4:11and he was saying unto them—To you, the sacred secret hath been given of the kingdom of God, whereas, to them who are outside, in parables are all things coming to pass,—that

Romans 13:13As in daytime, becomingly let us walk: not in revellings and in drunken bouts, not in chamberings and in wanton deeds, not in strife and envy;—

2 Corinthians 8:20Arranging this—lest anyone, upon us, should cast blame, in this munificence which is being ministered by us;

Philippians 4:8For the rest, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are dignified, whatsoever things are righteous, whatsoever things are chaste, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report,—if there be any virtue, and if any praise, the same, be taking into account;

1 Thessalonians 5:22From every form of wickedness, abstain.

Titus 2:8healthful discourse that cannot be condemned, in order that, he that is of the contrary part, may relent, having nothing to say concerning us that is disparaging:

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 →

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