Ephesians 4:28

Tree of Life Version

The one who steals must steal no longer—instead he must work, doing something useful with his own hands, so he may have something to share with the one who has need.

Cross References

1 Timothy 6:18

Direct them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, to be generous, sharing,

Galatians 6:10

Therefore, whenever we have an opportunity, let us do good toward all—especially those who belong to the household of faith.

Exodus 20:15

“Do not steal.

Zechariah 5:3

He said to me: “This is the curse that goes out over the face of the whole land: everyone who steals will be swept away from here according to it, and everyone who swears will be swept away from here according to it.”

John 12:6

Now he said this not because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief. Since he had the moneybox, he used to steal from what was put in it.

Luke 19:8

But Zacchaeus stood there and said to the Lord. “Look, Master, half of my possessions I give to the poor, and if I have somehow cheated anyone, I repay four times as much!”

Hosea 4:2

Curse, deceive, murder, steal, commit adultery! They practice violence, and bloodshed follows bloodshed.

Jeremiah 7:9

Will you steal, murder, and commit adultery and perjury, and offer incense to Baal and walk after other gods whom you have not known—

Exodus 20:17

“Do not covet your neighbor’s house, your neighbor’s wife, his manservant, his maidservant, his ox, his donkey, or anything that is your neighbor’s.”

2 Corinthians 8:12

For if the eagerness is present, the gift is acceptable according to what a person has, not according to what he doesn’t have.

2 Corinthians 8:2

that in much testing by affliction, the abundance of their joy and their extreme poverty overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part.

Romans 12:13

contributing to the needs of the kedoshim, extending hospitality.

John 13:29

Since Judah had the moneybox, some thought Yeshua was telling him, “Buy what we need for the feast,” or that he should give something to the poor.

Luke 3:8

Therefore produce fruits worthy of repentance; and don’t even begin to say among yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father’! For I tell you that from these stones God can raise up children for Abraham.

Proverbs 30:9

lest I become satisfied and deny You and say, “Who is Adonai?” Or lest I become poor, and steal and profane the Name of my God.

Proverbs 28:13

One who covers up his transgressions will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them finds mercy.

Proverbs 14:23

In all hard work there is profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.

Proverbs 13:11

Wealth gained by fraud dwindles, but he who gathers by labor increases it.

Job 34:32

Teach me what I cannot see. If I have done evil, I will not do it again.’

Exodus 21:16

“Anyone who steals a person and sells him, or is found with him under his hand, must surely be put to death.

Proverbs 21:26

All day long he craves greedily, yet the righteous one gives and does not hold back.

Proverbs 31:20

She spreads out her palms to the poor, and extends her hands to the needy.

1 Corinthians 4:12

We toil, working with our own hands. When we are cursed, we bless. When we are persecuted, we endure.

Titus 3:8

Trustworthy is the saying, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have put their trust in God may be careful to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are good and beneficial for people.

Titus 3:14

And let our people learn to devote themselves to doing mitzvot to meet urgent needs, so they will not be unfruitful.