Ephesians 4:28

James Moffatt - New Testament

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.

Cross References

1 Timothy 6:18

tell them to be bountiful, rich in good works, open-handed and generous,

Galatians 6:10

So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all men and in particular to the household of the faith.

John 12:6

(Not that he cared for the poor; he said this because he was a thief, and because he carried the money-box and pilfered what was put in.)

Luke 19:8

So Zacchaeus stopped and said to the Lord, "I will give the half of all I have, Lord, to the poor, and if I have cheated anybody I will give him back four times as much."

2 Corinthians 8:12

If only one is ready to give, according to his means, it is acceptable; he is not asked to give what he has not got.

2 Corinthians 8:2

Amid a severe ordeal of trouble, their overflowing joy and their deep poverty together have poured out a flood of rich generosity;

Romans 12:13

contribute to needy saints, make a practice of hospitality.

John 13:29

some of them thought that as Judas kept the money-box, Jesus told him to buy what they needed for the festival or to give something to the poor.)

Luke 3:8

Now, produce fruits that answer to your repentance, instead of beginning to say to yourselves, 'We have a father in Abraham.' I tell you, God can raise up children for Abraham from these stones!

1 Corinthians 4:12

we work hard for our living; when reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we put up with it;

Titus 3:8

It is a sure saying. I want you to insist on this, that those who have faith in God must profess honest occupations. Such counsels are right and good for men.

Titus 3:14

Our people must really learn to profess honest occupations, so as to be able to meet such special occasions; they must not be idle.