Ephesians 4:28

New King James Version

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

Cross References

1 Timothy 6:18

Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share,

Galatians 6:10

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.

Exodus 20:15

“You shall not steal.

Zechariah 5:3

Then he said to me, “This is the curse that goes out over the face of the whole earth: ‘Every thief shall be expelled,’ according to this side of the scroll; and, ‘Every perjurer shall be expelled,’ according to that side of it.”

John 12:6

This he said, not that he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and had the money box; and he used to take what was put in it.

Luke 19:8

Then Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord, I give half of my goods to the poor; and if I have taken anything from anyone by false accusation, I restore fourfold.”

Hosea 4:2

By swearing and lying, Killing and stealing and committing adultery, They break all restraint, With bloodshed upon bloodshed.

Jeremiah 7:9

Will you steal, murder, commit adultery, swear falsely, burn incense to Baal, and walk after other gods whom you do not know,

Exodus 20:17

“You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, nor his male servant, nor his female servant, nor his ox, nor his donkey, nor anything that is your neighbor’s.”

2 Corinthians 8:12

For if there is first a willing mind, it is accepted according to what one has, and not according to what he does not have.

2 Corinthians 8:2

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

Romans 12:13

distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality.

John 13:29

For some thought, because Judas had the money box, that Jesus had said to him, “Buy those things we need for the feast,” or that he should give something to the poor.

Luke 3:8

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

Proverbs 30:9

Lest I be full and deny You, And say, “Who is the Lord?” Or lest I be poor and steal, And profane the name of my God.

Proverbs 28:13

He who covers his sins will not prosper, But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.

Proverbs 14:23

In all labor there is profit, But idle chatter leads only to poverty.

Proverbs 13:11

Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished, But he who gathers by labor will increase.

Job 34:32

Teach me what I do not see; If I have done iniquity, I will do no more’?

Exodus 21:16

“He who kidnaps a man and sells him, or if he is found in his hand, shall surely be put to death.

Proverbs 21:26

He covets greedily all day long, But the righteous gives and does not spare.

Proverbs 31:20

She extends her hand to the poor, Yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy.

1 Corinthians 4:12

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

Titus 3:8

This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.

Titus 3:14

And let our people also learn to maintain good works, to meet urgent needs, that they may not be unfruitful.