1 Thessalonians
King James Version (KJV)
1 Thessalonians 4:12
“That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.”
King James Version (KJV)
1 Thessalonians 4:12 Context
9But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another. 10And indeed ye do it toward all the brethren which are in all Macedonia: but we beseech you, brethren, that ye increase more and more; 11And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you; 12That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing. 13But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 14For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. 15For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.
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Other Translations
That ye may walke honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may haue lacke of nothing.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
so that you will behave properly toward outsiders and not be in any need.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
that ye may walk becomingly toward them that are without, and may have need of nothing.
- American Standard Version (1901)
That you may be respected by those who are outside, and may have need of nothing.
- Basic English Bible
that ye may walk reputably towards those without, and may have need of no one.
- Darby Bible
That ye may walk honestly towards them that are without, and that ye may have need of nothing.
- Webster's Bible
so as to live worthy lives in relation to outsiders, and not be a burden to any one.
- Weymouth Bible
that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and may have need of nothing.
- World English Bible
For, britheren, we wolen not, that ye vnknowe of men that dien, that ye be not soreuful, as othere that han not hope.
- Wycliffe Bible
that ye may walk becomingly unto those without, and may have lack of nothing.
- Youngs Literal Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
so that you will behave properly toward outsiders and not be in any need.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
that ye may walk becomingly toward them that are without, and may have need of nothing.
- American Standard Version (1901)
That you may be respected by those who are outside, and may have need of nothing.
- Basic English Bible
that ye may walk reputably towards those without, and may have need of no one.
- Darby Bible
That ye may walk honestly towards them that are without, and that ye may have need of nothing.
- Webster's Bible
so as to live worthy lives in relation to outsiders, and not be a burden to any one.
- Weymouth Bible
that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and may have need of nothing.
- World English Bible
For, britheren, we wolen not, that ye vnknowe of men that dien, that ye be not soreuful, as othere that han not hope.
- Wycliffe Bible
that ye may walk becomingly unto those without, and may have lack of nothing.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for 1 Thessalonians 4:12
4:12 Decently - That they may have no pretence to say, (but they will say it still,) This religion makes men idle, and brings them to beggary. And may want nothing - Needful for life and godliness. What Christian desires more?
People's Bible Notes for 1 Thessalonians 4:12
1Th 4:12 That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without. Becomingly in the sight of those without. It would be a reproach if the heathen could say, "This new religion makes men idle and brings them to beggary". And [that] ye may have lack of nothing. The necessaries supplied by labor are especially meant.