Strong's Lexicon He who Ὁ (Ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. has been stealing κλέπτων (kleptōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 2813: To steal. A primary verb; to filch. must steal κλεπτέτω (kleptetō) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 2813: To steal. A primary verb; to filch. no longer, μηκέτι (mēketi) Adverb Strong's Greek 3371: No longer, no more. From me and eti; no further. but δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's Greek 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. must work, κοπιάτω (kopiatō) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 2872: From a derivative of kopos; to feel fatigue; by implication, to work hard. doing ἐργαζόμενος (ergazomenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 2038: To work, trade, perform, do, practice, commit, acquire by labor. good ἀγαθόν (agathon) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's Greek 18: A primary word; 'good'. with ταῖς (tais) Article - Dative Feminine Plural Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. [his] own ἰδίαις (idiais) Adjective - Dative Feminine Plural Strong's Greek 2398: Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate. hands, χερσὶν (chersin) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural Strong's Greek 5495: A hand. that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's Greek 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. he may have [something] ἔχῃ (echē) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. to share with μεταδιδόναι (metadidonai) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's Greek 3330: From meta and didomi; to give over, i.e. Share. the [one] τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. [in] ἔχοντι (echonti) Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. need. χρείαν (chreian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 5532: From the base of chraomai or chre; employment, i.e. An affair; also occasion, demand, requirement or destitution. Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleHe 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. Young's Literal Translation whoso is stealing let him no more steal, but rather let him labour, working the thing that is good with the hands, that he may have to impart to him having need. Holman Christian Standard Bible 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 . New American Standard Bible He who steals must steal no longer; but rather he must labor, performing with his own hands what is good, so that he will have [something] to share with one who has need. King James Bible 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. Parallel Verses New International Version 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. New Living Translation If you are a thief, quit stealing. Instead, use your hands for good hard work, and then give generously to others in need. English Standard Version 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. New American Standard Bible He who steals must steal no longer; but rather he must labor, performing with his own hands what is good, so that he will have something to share with one who has need. King James Bible 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. Holman Christian Standard Bible 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. International Standard Version The thief must no longer steal but must work hard and do what is good with his own hands, so that he might earn something to give to the needy. NET Bible The one who steals must steal no longer; rather he must labor, doing good with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with the one who has need. American Standard Version Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labor, working with his hands the thing that is good, that he may have whereof to give to him that hath need. English Revised Version Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing that is good, that he may have whereof to give to him that hath need. Young's Literal Translation whoso is stealing let him no more steal, but rather let him labour, working the thing that is good with the hands, that he may have to impart to him having need. Cross References Proverbs 21:26 He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not. Proverbs 31:20 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. Luke 3:11 He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise. Acts 20:35 I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive. 1 Corinthians 4:12 And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it: Galatians 6:10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. 1 Thessalonians 4:11 And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you; 1 Thessalonians 4:12 That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing. 2 Thessalonians 3:8 Neither did we eat any man's bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you: 2 Thessalonians 3:11 For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies. 1 Timothy 6:18 That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; Jump to Previous Distribute Good Hands Honest Impart Industry Instead Labor Need Needeth Needy Rather Share Something Steal Steals Stole Thief Toil Whereof Work WorkingJump to Next Distribute Good Hands Honest Impart Industry Instead Labor Need Needeth Needy Rather Share Something Steal Steals Stole Thief Toil Whereof Work WorkingLinks Ephesians 4:28 NIVEphesians 4:28 NLT Ephesians 4:28 ESV Ephesians 4:28 NASB Ephesians 4:28 KJV Ephesians 4:28 Bible Apps Ephesians 4:28 Parallel Ephesians 4:28 Biblia Paralela Ephesians 4:28 Chinese Bible Ephesians 4:28 French Bible Ephesians 4:28 German Bible Ephesians 4:28 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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