1 Thessalonians 4:12 - Compare All Versions

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Stay calm; mind your own business; do your own job. You’ve heard all this from us before, but a reminder never hurts. We want you living in a way that will command the respect of outsiders, not lying around sponging off your friends.

that ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.

so that you will behave properly toward outsiders and not be in any need.

If you do, then people who are not believers will respect you, and you will not have to depend on others for what you need.

that ye may walk becomingly toward them that are without, and may have need of nothing.

so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.

that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and that you may lack nothing.

so that you will behave properly toward outsiders [exhibiting good character, personal integrity, and moral courage worthy of the respect of the outside world], and be dependent on no one and in need of nothing [be self-supporting].

Then people who are not believers will respect the way you live, and you will not need to depend on others.

By doing this you will live an honorable life, influencing others and commanding respect of even the unbelievers. Then you’ll be in need of nothing and not dependent upon others.

so that you may walk properly before outsiders and be dependent on no one.