And He told them, “To you has been given the secret of the kingdom of God. But for those who are outside, everything is in parables, so that
1 Thessalonians 4:12 - Tree of Life Version so you may behave properly toward outsiders and not have need of anything. 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. |
And He told them, “To you has been given the secret of the kingdom of God. But for those who are outside, everything is in parables, so that
Repay no one evil for evil; give thought to what is good in the eyes of all people.
Let us walk properly as in the day—not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual promiscuity and sensuality, not in strife and envy.
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.
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable—if there is any virtue and if there is anything worthy of praise—dwell on these things.
Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity.
Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with those outside, so that he will not fall into disgrace and the devil’s trap.
Keep your conduct honorable among the Gentiles. Then while they speak against you as evildoers, they may—from noticing your good deeds—glorify God in the day of visitation.
Likewise, wives, be submitted to your own husbands so that—even if some do not obey the message—by the wives’ conduct, without a word they may be won over