Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need. New Living Translation If you are a thief, quit stealing. Instead, use your hands for good hard work, and then give generously to others in need. English Standard Version Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need. Berean Standard Bible He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need. Berean Literal Bible The one stealing, let him steal no longer, but rather let him toil, working with the own hands what is good, so that he may have something to impart to the one having need. King James Bible 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. New King James Version Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something to give him who has need. New American Standard Bible The one who steals must no longer steal; but rather he must labor, producing with his own hands what is good, so that he will have something to share with the one who has need. NASB 1995 He who steals must steal no longer; but rather he must labor, performing with his own hands what is good, so that he will have something to share with one who has need. NASB 1977 Let him who steals steal no longer; but rather let him labor, performing with his own hands what is good, in order that he may have something to share with him who has need. Legacy Standard Bible He who steals must steal no longer, but rather he must labor, performing with his own hands what is good, so that he will have something to share with one who has need. Amplified Bible 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. Christian Standard Bible Let the thief no longer steal. Instead, he is to do honest work with his own hands, so that he has something to share with anyone in need. Holman Christian Standard Bible The thief must no longer steal. Instead, he must do honest work with his own hands, so that he has something to share with anyone in 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. Contemporary English Version If you are a thief, quit stealing. Be honest and work hard, so you will have something to give to people in need. English Revised Version Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing that is good, that he may have whereof to give to him that hath need. GOD'S WORD® Translation Thieves must quit stealing and, instead, they must work hard. They should do something good with their hands so that they'll have something to share with those in need. Good News Translation If you used to rob, you must stop robbing and start working, in order to earn an honest living for yourself and to be able to help the poor. 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. Majority Standard Bible He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need. 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. Webster's Bible Translation 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. World English Bible Let him who stole steal no more; but rather let him labor, producing with his hands something that is good, that he may have something to give to him who has need. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionwhoever is stealing let him no longer steal, but rather let him labor, working the thing that is good with the hands, that he may have to impart to him having need. Berean Literal Bible The one stealing, let him steal no longer, but rather let him toil, working with the own hands what is good, so that he may have something to impart to the one having need. Young's 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. Smith's Literal 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. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe that stole, let him now steal no more; but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have something to give to him that suffereth need. Catholic Public Domain Version Whoever was stealing, let him now not steal, but rather let him labor, working with his hands, doing what is good, so that he may have something to distribute to those who suffer need. New American Bible The thief must no longer steal, but rather labor, doing honest work with his [own] hands, so that he may have something to share with one in need. New Revised Standard Version Thieves must give up stealing; rather let them labor and work honestly with their own hands, so as to have something to share with the needy. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFrom henceforth let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labor with his hands and do good deeds, that he may have something to give to him who is in need. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But whoever has stolen, let him not steal from now on, but let him toil with his hands and produce good that he might have to give to the one who is in need. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentLet 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. 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. 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. 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: 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. 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. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context New Life in Christ …27and do not give the devil a foothold. 28He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need. 29Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.… Cross References Exodus 20:15 You shall not steal. Proverbs 21:25-26 The craving of the slacker kills him because his hands refuse to work. / All day long he covets more, but the righteous give without restraint. Proverbs 28:19 The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty. Proverbs 14:23 There is profit in all labor, but mere talk leads only to poverty. Leviticus 19:11 You must not steal. You must not lie or deceive one another. Deuteronomy 5:19 You shall not steal. Isaiah 1:17 Learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow.” Jeremiah 22:13 “Woe to him who builds his palace by unrighteousness, and his upper rooms without justice, who makes his countrymen serve without pay, and fails to pay their wages, Zechariah 8:16-17 These are the things you must do: Speak truth to one another, render true and sound judgments in your gates, / do not plot evil in your hearts against your neighbor, and do not love to swear falsely, for I hate all these things,” declares the LORD. Malachi 3:5 “Then I will draw near to you for judgment. And I will be a swift witness against sorcerers and adulterers and perjurers, against oppressors of the widowed and fatherless, and against those who defraud laborers of their wages and deny justice to the foreigner but do not fear Me,” says the LORD of Hosts. Matthew 5:42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you. Luke 3:11 John replied, “Whoever has two tunics should share with him who has none, and whoever has food should do the same.” Luke 19:8 But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord, half of my possessions I give to the poor, and if I have cheated anyone, I will repay it fourfold.” Acts 20:35 In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” Romans 12:13 Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality. Treasury of Scripture 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. him that. Exodus 20:15,17 Thou shalt not steal… Exodus 21:16 And he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death. Proverbs 30:9 Lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who is the LORD? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God in vain. steal no more. Job 34:32 That which I see not teach thou me: if I have done iniquity, I will do no more. Proverbs 28:13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. Luke 3:8,10-14 Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, That God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham… labour. Proverbs 13:11 Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase. Proverbs 14:23 In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury. Acts 20:34,35 Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me… that he. Luke 3:11 He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise. Luke 21:1-4 And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury… John 13:29 For some of them thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus had said unto him, Buy those things that we have need of against the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor. give. Romans 12:13 Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality. 2 Corinthians 9:12-15 For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God; … 1 Timothy 6:18 That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; Jump to Previous Distribute Good Hands Honest Impart Industry Instead Labor Need Needeth Needy Rather Share Something Steal Steals Stole Thief Toil Whereof Work WorkingJump to Next Distribute Good Hands Honest Impart Industry Instead Labor Need Needeth Needy Rather Share Something Steal Steals Stole Thief Toil Whereof Work WorkingEphesians 4 1. He exhorts to unity;7. and declares that God therefore gives various gifts unto men; 11. that his church might be edified, 16. and grow up in Christ. 18. He calls them from the impurity of the Gentiles; 24. to put on the new man; 25. to cast off lying; 29. and corrupt communication. He who has been stealing This phrase addresses a specific group of individuals within the early Christian community who may have been engaged in theft. The Greek word for "stealing" is "κλέπτω" (kleptō), which implies taking something secretly or by stealth. Historically, theft was a common issue in ancient societies, often driven by poverty or greed. The Apostle Paul is calling for a radical transformation in behavior, urging believers to abandon their old sinful ways as part of their new life in Christ. must steal no longer but must work doing good with his own hands that he may have something to share with the one in need Parallel Commentaries ... Greek He whoὉ (Ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. has been stealing κλέπτων (kleptōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2813: To steal. A primary verb; to filch. must steal κλεπτέτω (kleptetō) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2813: To steal. A primary verb; to filch. no longer, μηκέτι (mēketi) Adverb Strong's 3371: No longer, no more. From me and eti; no further. but δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. must work, κοπιάτω (kopiatō) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2872: From a derivative of kopos; to feel fatigue; by implication, to work hard. doing ἐργαζόμενος (ergazomenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2038: To work, trade, perform, do, practice, commit, acquire by labor. good ἀγαθόν (agathon) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 18: A primary word; 'good'. with ταῖς (tais) Article - Dative Feminine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. [his] own ἰδίαις (idiais) Adjective - Dative Feminine Plural Strong's 2398: Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate. hands, χερσὶν (chersin) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural Strong's 5495: A hand. that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. he may have [something] ἔχῃ (echē) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. to share with μεταδιδόναι (metadidonai) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's 3330: From meta and didomi; to give over, i.e. Share. the [one] τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. [in] ἔχοντι (echonti) Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. need. χρείαν (chreian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 5532: From the base of chraomai or chre; employment, i.e. An affair; also occasion, demand, requirement or destitution. Links Ephesians 4:28 NIVEphesians 4:28 NLT Ephesians 4:28 ESV Ephesians 4:28 NASB Ephesians 4:28 KJV Ephesians 4:28 BibleApps.com Ephesians 4:28 Biblia Paralela Ephesians 4:28 Chinese Bible Ephesians 4:28 French Bible Ephesians 4:28 Catholic Bible NT Letters: Ephesians 4:28 Let him who stole steal no more (Ephes. Eph. Ep) |
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