Ephesians 4:28

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

Let the man who steals steal no longer, but rather let him toil with his hands at honest work, so that he may have something to share with any one in want.

Cross References

Luke 19:8

But Zacchaeus stood forward and said to the Master: "Listen, Master! I will give half my property to the poor, and, if I have defrauded any one of anything, I will give him back four times as much."

Luke 3:8

Let your lives, then, prove your repentance; and do not begin to say among yourselves 'Abraham is our ancestor,' for I tell you that out of these very stones God is able to raise descendants for Abraham!

John 12:6

He said this, not because he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and, being in charge of the purse, used to take what was put in it.

John 13:29

Some thought that, as Judas kept the purse, Jesus meant that he was to buy some things needed for the Festival, or to give something to the poor.

Romans 12:13

Relieving the wants of Christ's People; devoted to hospitality.

1 Corinthians 4:12

We work hard, toiling with our own hands. We meet abuse with blessings, we meet persecution with endurance,

2 Corinthians 8:12

For, where there is willingness, a man's gift is valued by its comparison with what he has, and not with what he has not.

2 Corinthians 8:2

How, tired though they were by many a trouble, their overflowing happiness, and even their deep poverty, resulted in a flood of generosity.

Galatians 6:10

Therefore, I say, as the opportunity occurs, let us treat every one with kindness, and especially members of the Household of the Faith.

1 Timothy 6:18

Urge upon them to show kindness, to exhibit a wealth of good actions, to be open-handed and generous,

Titus 3:14

Let all our People learn to devote themselves to doing good, so as to meet the most pressing needs, and that their lives may not be unfruitful.

Titus 3:8

How true that saying is! And it is on these subjects that I desire you to lay especial stress, so that those who have learned to trust in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing good. Such subjects are excellent in themselves, and of real use to mankind.