Ephesians 4:28
He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need.
Cross References
Proverbs 21:26
All day long he covets more, but the righteous give without restraint.

Proverbs 31:20
She opens her arms to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy.

Luke 3:11
John replied, "Whoever has two tunics should share with him who has none, and whoever has food should do the same."

Acts 20:35
In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"

1 Corinthians 4:12
We work hard with our own hands. When we are vilified, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it;

Galatians 6:10
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.

1 Thessalonians 4:11
and to aspire to live quietly, to attend to your own matters, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you.

1 Thessalonians 4:12
Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone.

2 Thessalonians 3:8
nor did we eat anyone's food without paying for it. Instead, in labor and toil, we worked night and day so that we would not be a burden to any of you.

2 Thessalonians 3:11
Yet we hear that some of you are leading undisciplined lives and accomplishing nothing but being busybodies.

1 Timothy 6:18
Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,

Titus 3:8
This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.

Titus 3:14
And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet the pressing needs of others, so that they will not be unfruitful.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

him that.

Exodus 20:15, 17
You shall not steal. . . .

Exodus 21:16
Whoever kidnaps another man must be put to death, whether he sells him or the man is found in his possession.

Proverbs 30:9
Otherwise, I may have too much and deny You, saying, "Who is the LORD?" Or I may become poor and steal, profaning the name of my God.

Jeremiah 7:9
Will you steal and murder, commit adultery and perjury, burn incense to Baal, and follow other gods that you have not known,

Hosea 4:2
Cursing and lying, murder and stealing, and adultery are rampant; one act of bloodshed follows another.

Zechariah 5:3
Then he told me, "This is the curse that is going out over the face of all the land, for according to one side of the scroll, every thief will be removed; and according to the other side, everyone who swears falsely will be removed.

John 12:6
Judas did not say this because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief. As keeper of the money bag, he used to take from what was put into it.

1 Corinthians 6:10, 11
nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. . . .

steal no more.

Job 34:32
Teach me what I cannot see; if I have done wrong, I will not do it again.'

Proverbs 28:13
He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.

Luke 3:8, 10-14
Therefore produce fruit worthy of repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, 'We have Abraham as our father.' For I tell you that out of these stones God can raise up children for Abraham. . . .

Luke 19:8
But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, "Look, Lord, half of my possessions I give to the poor, and if I have cheated anyone, I will repay it fourfold."

labour.

Proverbs 13:11
Dishonest wealth will dwindle, but what is earned through hard work will be multiplied.

Proverbs 14:23
There is profit in all labor, but mere talk leads only to poverty.

Acts 20:34, 35
You yourselves know that these hands of mine have ministered to my own needs and those of my companions. . . .

1 Thessalonians 4:11, 12
and to aspire to live quietly, to attend to your own matters, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you. . . .

2 Thessalonians 3:6-8, 11, 12
Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who leads an undisciplined life that is not in keeping with the tradition you received from us. . . .

that he.

Luke 3:11
John replied, "Whoever has two tunics should share with him who has none, and whoever has food should do the same."

Luke 21:1-4
Then Jesus looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury, . . .

John 13:29
Since Judas kept the money bag, some thought that Jesus was telling him to buy what was needed for the feast, or to give something to the poor.

2 Corinthians 8:2, 12
In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity. . . .

give.

Romans 12:13
Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.

2 Corinthians 9:12-15
For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God. . . .

1 Timothy 6:18
Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,

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