Ephesians 4:28

English Majority Text Version

Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working that which is good with his hands, in order that he may have something to share with him who has need.

Cross References

Luke 19:8

Then Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, "Look, Lord, I give half of my possessions to the poor; and if I have extorted anything from anyone, I restore fourfold."

Luke 3:8

Therefore produce fruits worthy of repentance, and do not begin to say among yourselves, 'We have Abraham as our father.' For I say to you that God is able to raise up children to Abraham out of these stones.

John 12:6

This he said, not because he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and had the money box; and he used to pilfer the things which were placed in it.

John 13:29

For some were thinking, since Judas had the money box, that Jesus was saying to him, "Buy the things of which we need for the feast," or that he should give something to the poor.

Romans 12:13

sharing in the needs of the saints, pursuing hospitality.

1 Corinthians 4:12

And we labor, working with our own hands. Being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we endure;

2 Corinthians 8:12

For if there is first a readiness, it is acceptable according to what one has, and not according to what he does not have.

2 Corinthians 8:2

how that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded in the riches of their generosity.

Galatians 6:10

So then, as we have opportunity, let us work what is good toward all, but especially toward those who are of the household of faith.

1 Timothy 6:18

to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, sharing,

Titus 3:14

And let our people also learn to maintain good works, to meet urgent needs, lest they be unfruitful.

Titus 3:8

Faithful is this word, and concerning these things I want you to strongly affirm, so that those who have believed in God may take thought to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.