1 Thessalonians 4:12

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

so that you may command the respect of outsiders, and be dependent on nobody.

Cross References

Mark 4:11

And he said to them, “To you has been given the secret of the kingdom of God, but for those outside everything is in parables;

Romans 12:17

Repay no one evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all.

Romans 13:13

let us conduct ourselves becomingly as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in debauchery and licentiousness, not in quarreling and jealousy.

Ephesians 4:28

Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his hands, so that he may be able to give to those in need.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

Colossians 4:5

Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

abstain from every form of evil.

1 Timothy 3:7

moreover he must be well thought of by outsiders, or he may fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

1 Peter 2:12

Maintain good conduct among the Gentiles, so that in case they speak against you as wrongdoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.

1 Peter 3:1

Likewise you wives, be submissive to your husbands, so that some, though they do not obey the word, may be won without a word by the behavior of their wives,