1 Thessalonians 4:12

In 8 translations

BSB

Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone.

KJV

That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.

WEB

that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and may have need of nothing.

ASV

that ye may walk becomingly toward them that are without, and may have need of nothing.

LSV

that you may walk properly to those outside, and may have lack of nothing.

YLT

that ye may walk becomingly unto those without, and may have lack of nothing.

DBY

that ye may walk reputably towards those without, and may have need of no one.

GNV

That yee may behaue your selues honestly towarde them that are without, and that nothing be lacking vnto you.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

ἵνα περιπατῆτε εὐσχημόνως πρὸς τοὺς ἔξω καὶ μηδενὸς χρείαν ἔχητε.

RP2018

ἵνα περιπατῆτε εὐσχημόνως πρὸς τοὺς ἔξω, καὶ μηδενὸς χρείαν ἔχητε.

TR-Boyd

ἵνα περιπατῆτε εὐσχημόνως πρὸς τοὺς ἔξω, καὶ μηδενὸς χρείαν ἔχητε.

SCR1894

ινα περιπατητε ευσχημονως προς τους εξω και μηδενος χρειαν εχητε

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• Colossians 4:5Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time.
• 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.
• 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 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.
• 1 Peter 3:16–17keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ. For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.
• 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,
• Titus 2:8–10and wholesome speech that is above reproach, so that anyone who opposes us will be ashamed to have nothing bad to say about us. Slaves are to submit to their own masters in everything, to be well-pleasing, not…
• 1 Thessalonians 5:22Abstain from every form of evil.
• 2 Corinthians 8:20–21We hope to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this generous gift. For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.
• 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
• 2 Corinthians 11:7–9Was 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? I robbed other churches by accepting their support in order to serve you. And when I was with you…
• 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 Corinthians 5:12–13What business of mine is it to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside? God will judge those outside. “Expel the wicked man from among you.”

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