Ephesians 4:28

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Cross References

1 Timothy 6:18

that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to communicate;

Galatians 6:10

So then, as we have opportunity, let us work that which is good toward all men, and especially toward them that are of the household of the faith.

Exodus 20:15

Thou shalt not steal.

Zechariah 5:3

Then said he unto me, This is the curse that goeth forth over the face of the whole land: for every one that stealeth shall be cut off on the one side according to it; and every one that sweareth shall be cut off on the other side according to it.

John 12:6

Now this he said, not because he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and having the bag took away what was put therein.

Luke 19:8

And Zacchæus stood, and said unto the Lord, Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have wrongfully exacted aught of any man, I restore fourfold.

Hosea 4:2

There is nought but swearing and breaking faith, and killing, and stealing, and committing adultery; they break out, and blood toucheth blood.

Jeremiah 7:9

Will ye steal, murder, and commit adultery, and swear falsely, and burn incense unto Baal, and walk after other gods that ye have not known,

Exodus 20:17

Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s wife, nor his man-servant, nor his maid-servant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor anything that is thy neighbor’s.

2 Corinthians 8:12

For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according as a man hath, not according as he hath not.

2 Corinthians 8:2

how that in much proof of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.

Romans 12:13

communicating to the necessities of the saints; given to hospitality.

John 13:29

For some thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus said unto him, Buy what things we have need of for the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor.

Luke 3:8

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.

Proverbs 30:9

Lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who is Jehovah? Or lest I be poor, and steal, And use profanely the name of my God.

Proverbs 28:13

He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.

Proverbs 14:23

In all labor there is profit; But the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.

Proverbs 13:11

Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; But he that gathereth by labor shall have increase.

Job 34:32

That which I see not teach thou me: If I have done iniquity, I will do it no more?

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 21:26

There is that coveteth greedily all the day long; But the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.

Proverbs 31:20

She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; Yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.

1 Corinthians 4:12

and we toil, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we endure;

Titus 3:8

Faithful is the saying, and concerning these things I desire that thou affirm confidently, to the end that they who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men:

Titus 3:14

And let our people also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.