1 Thessalonians 4:12
NASB Lexicon
NASB ©GreekStrong'sOrigin
soἵνα
(ina)
2443: in order that, that, so thata prim. conjunction denoting purpose, definition or result
that you will behaveπεριπατῆτε
(peripatēte)
4043: to walkfrom peri and pateó
properlyεὐσχημόνως
(euschēmonōs)
2156: becominglyadverb from euschémón
towardπρὸς
(pros)
4314: advantageous for, at (denotes local proximity), toward (denotes motion toward a place)a prim. preposition
outsidersτοὺς
(tous)
3588: thethe def. art.
and not be in anyμηδενὸς
(mēdenos)
3367: no one, nothingfrom méde and heis
need.χρείαν
(chreian)
5532: need, businessakin to chraomai


















KJV Lexicon
ινα  conjunction
hina  hin'-ah:  in order that (denoting the purpose or the result) -- albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to.
περιπατητε  verb - present active subjunctive - second person
peripateo  per-ee-pat-eh'-o:  to tread all around, i.e. walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary) -- go, be occupied with, walk (about).
ευσχημονως  adverb
euschemonos  yoo-skhay-mon'-ose:  decorously -- decently, honestly.
προς  preposition
pros  pros:  a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward
τους  definite article - accusative plural masculine
ho  ho:  the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
εξω  adverb
exo  ex'-o:  out(-side, of doors), literally or figuratively -- away, forth, (with-)out (of, -ward), strange.
και  conjunction
kai  kahee:  and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
μηδενος  adjective - genitive singular neuter
medeis  may-dice':  not even one (man, woman, thing) -- any (man, thing), no (man), none, not (at all, any man, a whit), nothing, + without delay.
χρειαν  noun - accusative singular feminine
chreia  khri'-ah:  employment, i.e. an affair; also (by implication) occasion, demand, requirement or destitution -- business, lack, necessary(-ity), need(-ful), use, want.
εχητε  verb - present active subjunctive - second person
echo  ekh'-o:  (used in certain tenses only) a primary verb; to hold
Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
so that you will behave properly toward outsiders and not be in any need.

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

Holman Christian Standard Bible
so that you may walk properly in the presence of outsiders and not be dependent on anyone.

International Standard Version
so that you may win the respect of outsiders, and have need of nothing.

NET Bible
In this way you will live a decent life before outsiders and not be in need.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
That you would be walking in good form toward outsiders and that you would be dependent on no man.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then your way of life will win respect from those outside [the church], and you won't have to depend on anyone else for what you need.

King James 2000 Bible
That you may walk honestly toward them that are outside, and that you may have lack of nothing.
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