He answered them, ‘The secret of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to those outside, everything comes in parables
1 Thessalonians 4:12 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised so that you may behave properly in the presence of outsiders and not be dependent on anyone. , Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 that ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition So that you may bear yourselves becomingly and be correct and honorable and command the respect of the outside world, being dependent on nobody [self-supporting] and having need of nothing. American Standard Version (1901) that ye may walk becomingly toward them that are without, and may have need of nothing. Common English Bible That way you’ll behave appropriately toward outsiders, and you won’t be in need. Catholic Public Domain Version and to walk honestly with those who are outside, and to desire nothing belonging to another. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And we will not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning them that are asleep, that you be not sorrowful, even as others who have no hope. |
He answered them, ‘The secret of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to those outside, everything comes in parables
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Give careful thought to do what is honourable in everyone’s eyes.
Let us walk with decency, as in the daytime: not in carousing and drunkenness; not in sexual impurity and promiscuity; not in quarrelling and jealousy.
Let the thief no longer steal. Instead, he is to do honest work with his own hands, so that he has something to share with anyone in need.
Finally brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable #– #if there is any moral excellence and if there is anything praiseworthy #– #dwell on these things.
Furthermore, he must have a good reputation among outsiders, so that he does not fall into disgrace and the devil’s trap.
Conduct yourselves honourably among the Gentiles, so that when they slander you as evildoers, they will observe your good works and will glorify God on the day he visits.
In the same way, wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands so that, even if some disobey the word, they may be won over without a word by the way their wives live