1 Thessalonians 4:12

New Century Version

If you do, then people who are not believers will respect you, and you will not have to depend on others for what you need.

Cross References

Mark 4:11

Jesus said, “You can know the secret about the kingdom of God. But to other people I tell everything by using stories

Romans 12:17

If someone does wrong to you, do not pay him back by doing wrong to him. Try to do what everyone thinks is right.

Romans 13:13

Let us live in a right way, like people who belong to the day. We should not have wild parties or get drunk. There should be no sexual sins of any kind, no fighting or jealousy.

Ephesians 4:28

Those who are stealing must stop stealing and start working. They should earn an honest living for themselves. Then they will have something to share with those who are poor.

Philippians 4:8

Brothers and sisters, think about the things that are good and worthy of praise. Think about the things that are true and honorable and right and pure and beautiful and respected.

Colossians 4:5

Be wise in the way you act with people who are not believers, making the most of every opportunity.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

and stay away from everything that is evil.

1 Timothy 3:7

An elder must also have the respect of people who are not in the church so he will not be criticized by others and caught in the devil’s trap.

1 Peter 2:12

People who do not believe are living all around you and might say that you are doing wrong. Live such good lives that they will see the good things you do and will give glory to God on the day when Christ comes again.

1 Peter 3:1

In the same way, you wives should yield to your husbands. Then, if some husbands do not obey God’s teaching, they will be persuaded to believe without anyone’s saying a word to them. They will be persuaded by the way their wives live.