1 Thessalonians 4:12

James Moffatt - New Testament

so that your life may be correct in the eyes of the outside world and self-supporting.

Cross References

Colossians 4:5

Let Christian wisdom rule your behaviour to the outside world; make the very most of your time;

1 Peter 2:12

Conduct yourselves properly before pagans; so that for all their slander of you as bad characters, they may come to glorify God when you are put upon your trial, by what they see of your good deeds.

Romans 12:17

Never pay back evil for evil to anyone; aim to be above reproach in the eyes of all;

1 Timothy 3:7

also, he must have a good reputation among outsiders, in case he incurs slander and is trapped by the devil.

Romans 13:13

let us live decorously as in the open light of day — no revelry or bouts of drinking, no debauchery or sensuality, no quarrelling or jealousy.

Mark 4:11

and he said to them: "The open secret of the Realm of God is granted to you, but these outsiders get everything by way of parables,

1 Thessalonians 5:22

and abstaining from whatever kind is evil.

1 Peter 3:1

In the same way, you wives must be submissive to your husbands, so that even those who will not believe the Word may be won over without a word by the behaviour of their wives,

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brothers, keep in mind whatever is true, whatever is worthy, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is attractive, whatever is high-toned, all excellence, all merit.

Ephesians 4:28

Let the thief steal no more; rather let him work and put his hands to an honest task, so as to have something to contribute to the needy.