Ephesians 4:28

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.

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Other Translations for Ephesians 4:28

BSB
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.
AKJV
Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labor, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needs.
CPDV
Whoever was stealing, let him now not steal, but rather let him labor, working with his hands, doing what is good, so that he may have something to distribute to those who suffer need.
ERV
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.
NHEB
Let him who stole steal no more; but rather let him labor, working with his hands the thing that is good, that he may have something to give to him who has need.
SMT
He stealing let him steal no more: and rather let him be wearied from fatigue, working good with the hands, that he have to impart to him having need.

Commentary for Ephesians 4:28

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Overview of Ephesians 4:28
Summary
Transform theft into productive generosity.
Event
Instruction on honest labor
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching