1 Thessalonians 4:12

God's Word

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.

Cross References

Mark 4:11

Jesus replied to them, “The mystery about God’s kingdom has been given ⌞directly⌟ to you. To those on the outside, it is given in stories:

Romans 12:17

Don’t pay people back with evil for the evil they do to you. Focus your thoughts on those things that are considered noble.

Romans 13:13

We should live decently, as people who live in the light of day. Wild parties, drunkenness, sexual immorality, promiscuity, rivalry, and jealousy cannot be part of our lives.

Ephesians 4:28

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.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brothers and sisters, keep your thoughts on whatever is right or deserves praise: things that are true, honorable, fair, pure, acceptable, or commendable.

Colossians 4:5

Be wise in the way you act toward those who are outside ⌞the Christian faith⌟. Make the most of your opportunities.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Keep away from every kind of evil.

1 Timothy 3:7

People who are not Christians must speak well of him, or he might become the victim of disgraceful insults that the devil sets as traps for him.

1 Peter 2:12

Live decent lives among unbelievers. Then, although they ridicule you as if you were doing wrong while they are watching you do good things, they will praise God on the day he comes to help you.

1 Peter 3:1

Wives, in a similar way, place yourselves under your husbands’ authority. Some husbands may not obey God’s word. Their wives could win these men ⌞for Christ⌟ by the way they live without saying anything.