1 Thessalonians 4:12
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone.”
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“Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.”
King James Version · Public Domain“that ye may walk becomingly toward them that are without, and may have need of nothing.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“that ye may walk becomingly unto those without, and may have lack of nothing.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 1 Thessalonians 4:12 — 14 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Mark 4:11He replied, “The mystery of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to those on the outside everything is expressed in parables,
- Romans 12:17Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody.
- 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.
- 1 Corinthians 5:12What business of mine is it to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside?
- 2 Corinthians 8:20We hope to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this generous gift.
- 2 Corinthians 11:7Was it a sin for me to humble myself in order to exalt you, because I preached the gospel of God to you free of charge?
- 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.
- Colossians 4:5Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:22Abstain from every form of evil.
- 1 Timothy 3:7Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.
- 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.
- 1 Peter 2:12Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.
- 1 Peter 3:1Wives, in the same way, submit yourselves to your husbands, so that even if they refuse to believe the word, they will be won over without words by the behavior of their wives
- 1 Peter 3:16keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.
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