1 Thessalonians 4:12

The English Standar Version

so that you may live[5] properly before outsiders and be dependent on no one.

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 give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.

Romans 13:13

Let us walk properly as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and sensuality, not in quarreling and jealousy.

Ephesians 4:28

Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need.

Philippians 4:8

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

Colossians 4:5

Conduct yourselves wisely[2] toward outsiders, making the best use 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, so that he may not fall into disgrace, into a snare of the devil.

1 Peter 2:12

Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.

1 Peter 3:1

Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives --