Ephesians 4:28

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

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.

Cross References

1 Timothy 6:18

They are to do good, to be rich in good deeds, liberal and generous,

Galatians 6:10

So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, and 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 land; for every one who steals shall be cut off henceforth according to it, and every one who swears falsely shall be cut off henceforth according to it.

John 12:6

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

Luke 19:8

And Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, “Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have defrauded any one of anything, I restore it fourfold.”

Hosea 4:2

there is swearing, lying, killing, stealing, and committing adultery; they break all bounds and murder follows murder.

Jeremiah 7:9

Will you steal, murder, commit adultery, swear falsely, burn incense to Baal, and go after other gods that you have not known,

Exodus 20:17

“You shall not covet your neighbor's house; you shall not covet your neighbor's wife, or his manservant, or his maidservant, or his ox, or his ass, or anything that is your neighbor's.”

2 Corinthians 8:12

For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what a man has, not according to what he has not.

2 Corinthians 8:2

for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of liberality on their part.

Romans 12:13

Contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality.

John 13:29

Some thought that, because Judas had the money box, Jesus was telling him, “Buy what we need for the feast”; or, that he should give something to the poor.

Luke 3:8

Bear fruits that befit repentance, and do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father’; for I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children to Abraham.

Proverbs 30:9

lest I be full, and deny thee, 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 conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.

Proverbs 14:23

In all toil there is profit, but mere talk tends only to want.

Proverbs 13:11

Wealth hastily gotten will dwindle, but he who gathers little by little will increase it.

Job 34:32

teach me what I do not see; if I have done iniquity, I will do it no more’?

Exodus 21:16

“Whoever steals a man, whether he sells him or is found in possession of him, shall be put to death.

Proverbs 21:26

All day long the wicked covets, but the righteous gives and does not hold back.

Proverbs 31:20

She opens her hand to the poor, and reaches out her hands to the needy.

1 Corinthians 4:12

and we labor, working with our own hands. When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we endure;

Titus 3:8

The saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to apply themselves to good deeds; these are excellent and profitable to men.

Titus 3:14

And let our people learn to apply themselves to good deeds, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not to be unfruitful.