"That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and {that} ye may have lack of nothing. {of...: or, of no man}" — 1 Thessalonians 4:12

1 Thessalonians 4:12 · KJV

“That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and {that} ye may have lack of nothing. {of...: or, of no man}”

— 1 Thessalonians 4:12

Verse 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;

Verse 13

But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.

1 Thessalonians 4 — Context

And indeed ye do it toward all the brethren which are in all Macedonia: but we beseech you, brethren, that ye increase more and more;

And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;

That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and {that} ye may have lack of nothing. {of...: or, of no man}

But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.

For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.

Cross References

Colossians 4:5

Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

Romans 12:17

Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

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. {whereas: or, wherein}

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. {honestly: or, decently}

1 Timothy 3:7

Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

Mark 4:11

And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all {these} things are done in parables:

1 Peter 3:16-17

Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Abstain from all appearance of evil.