Ephesians 4:28

28 Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.

Ephesians 4:28 in Other Translations

KJV
28 Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.
ESV
28 Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need.
NLT
28 If you are a thief, quit stealing. Instead, use your hands for good hard work, and then give generously to others in need.
MSG
28 Did you used to make ends meet by stealing? Well, no more! Get an honest job so that you can help others who can't work.
CSB
28 The thief must no longer steal. Instead, he must do honest work with his own hands, so that he has something to share with anyone in need.

Ephesians 4:28 In-Context

26 “In your anger do not sin” : Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry,
27 and do not give the devil a foothold.
28 Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.
29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.

Cross References 3

  • 1. Acts 20:35
  • 2. 1 Thessalonians 4:11
  • 3. Luke 3:11; Galatians 6:10
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