1 Thessalonians 4:12 KJV — MannaFest

1 Thessalonians 4:12

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

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ASV

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

WEB

Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone.

YLT

that ye may walk becomingly unto those without, and may have lack of nothing.

DBT

that ye may walk reputably towards those without, and may have need of no one.

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1 Thessalonians — Paul's earliest letter. Thanksgiving for a young church's faith, and plain teaching on holy living and the return of Christ.

Author: Paul, with Silvanus and Timothy (1:1)
Date: c. AD 50–51, from Corinth

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Colossians 4:5
Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
1 Peter 2:12
Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Romans 12:17
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Romans 13:13
Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.

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This will be to act as becomes the gospel, and will gain a good report from those that are strangers, yea, enemies to it. Note, It is a great ornament to religion when the professors of it are of meek and quiet spirits, diligent to do their own business, and not busy-bodies in other men's matters.

Matthew Henry· Commentary on the Whole Bible, 1710puritan

People often by their slothfulness bring themselves into narrow circumstances, and reduce themselves to great straits, and are liable to many wants, when such as are diligent in their own business live comfortably and have lack of nothing. They are not burdensome to their friends, nor scandalous to strangers.

Matthew Henry· Commentary on the Whole Bible, 1710puritan

honestly--in the Old English sense, "becomingly," as becomes your Christian profession; not bringing discredit on it in the eyes of the outer world, as if Christianity led to sloth and poverty (Ro 13:13; 1Pe 2:12). them . . . without--outside the Christian Church (Mr 4:11). have lack of nothing--not have to beg from others for the supply of your wants (compare Eph 4:28).

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown· Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, 1871reformed

Decently - That they may have no pretense 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?

John Wesley (NT Notes)· Explanatory Notes upon the Bible, 1765evangelical

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1TH 4:121PE 2:12 2CO 8:21
Reached by 2 independent paths from here.
1TH 4:12COL 4:5 EPH 5:15-17
1TH 4:121PE 2:12 1PE 3:16
1TH 4:121PE 2:12 MAT 5:16
1TH 4:121PE 2:12 TIT 2:7-8
1TH 4:12COL 4:5 JAS 3:13
1TH 4:121PE 2:12 PHP 2:15-16
1TH 4:12ROM 12:17 PRO 20:22

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