Ephesians 4:28

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

He 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.

Cross References

1 Timothy 6:18

To do good, to be rich in good works, to give easily, to communicate to others,

Galatians 6:10

Therefore, whilst we have time, let us work good to all men, but especially to those who are of the household of the faith.

Exodus 20:15

Thou shalt not steal.

Zechariah 5:3

And he said to me: This is the curse that goeth forth over the face of the earth: for every thief shall be judged as is there written: and every one that sweareth in like manner shall be judged by it.

John 12:6

Now he said this, not because he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and having the purse, carried the things that were put therein.

Luke 19:8

But Zacheus standing, said to the Lord: Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have wronged any man of any thing, I restore him fourfold.

Hosea 4:2

Cursing, and lying, and killing, and theft, and adultery have overflowed, and blood hath touched blood.

Jeremiah 7:9

To steal, to murder, to commit adultery, to swear falsely, to offer to Baalim, and to go after strange gods, which you know not.

Exodus 20:17

Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house: neither shalt thou desire his wife, nor his servant, nor his handmaid, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is his.

2 Corinthians 8:12

For if the will be forward, it is accepted according to that which a man hath, not according to that which he hath not.

2 Corinthians 8:2

That in much experience of tribulation, they have had abundance of joy; and their very deep poverty hath abounded unto the riches of their simplicity.

Romans 12:13

Communicating to the necessities of the saints. Pursuing hospitality.

John 13:29

For some thought, because Judas had the purse, that Jesus had said to him: Buy those things which we have need of for the festival day: or that he should give something to the poor.

Luke 3:8

Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of penance; and do not begin to say, We have Abraham for our father. For I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children to Abraham.

Proverbs 30:9

Lest perhaps being filled, I should be tempted to deny, and say: Who is the Lord? or being compelled by poverty, I should steal, and forswear the name of my God.

Proverbs 28:13

He that hideth his sins, shall not prosper: but he that shall confess, and forsake them, shall obtain mercy.

Proverbs 14:23

In much work there shall be abundance: but where there are many words, there is oftentimes want.

Proverbs 13:11

Substance got in haste shall be diminished: but that which by little and little is gathered with the hand shall increase.

Job 34:32

If I have erred, teach thou me: if I have spoken iniquity, I will add no more.

Exodus 21:16

He that shall steal a man, and sell him, being convicted of guilt, shall be put to death.

Proverbs 21:26

He longeth and desireth all the day: but he that is just, will give, and will not cease.

Proverbs 31:20

She hath opened her hand to the needy, and stretched out her hands to the poor.

1 Corinthians 4:12

And we labour, working with our own hands: we are reviled, and we bless; we are persecuted, and we suffer it.

Titus 3:8

It is a faithful saying: and these things I will have thee affirm constantly: that they, who believe in God, may be careful to excel in good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.

Titus 3:14

And let our men also learn to excel in good works for necessary uses: that they be not unfruitful.