Ephesians 4:28
Thieves must steal no more. Instead they must work hard, doing something good with their own hands, so that they have something to share with anyone in need.
Treated in 8 passages across the library.
Where it is preached
- Faithful With Little ·
Made to Work, Called to Keep cites Ephesians 4:28
…good with their own hands, so that they have something to share with anyone in need” (Ephesians 4:28). Look at that. The ex-thief does not just stop taking. He starts working, and he works…
- Portraits of Courage – Watchman Nee ·
Walk: Christ Lived Through Us cites Ephesians 4:28
…but rather let him labor ... that he may have whereof to give to him that hath need” (Ephesians 4:28, ASV). The transformation is remarkable. The thief does not merely stop stealing; his…
- Communion with God ·
Other consequential affections cites Eph. iv. 28–31
…and defilement. So the connection of the words in the place before mentioned manifests, Eph. iv. 28–31; and thence doth Paul bottom his powerful and most effectual persuasion unto holiness…
- The Key Teachings of John Calvin ·
Every Calling a Post cites EPHESIANS 4:28
…with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth. EPHESIANS 4:28 Contentment and change Does this mean no one should ever change their work or station?…
- The Ten Commandments ·
2.8 The Eighth Commandment cites Eph 4: 28
…‘Let him that stole steal no more, but rather let him labour, working with his hands.’ Eph 4: 28, &c. The devil hires such as stand idle, and puts them to the pilfering trade. An idle…
- The Life of Trust ·
Stewardship cites Eph. iv. 28
…us. This is plain from the following passages: 1 Thess. iv. 11, 12; 2 Thess. iii. 10-12; Eph. iv. 28. It is quite true that, in general, the Lord provides the necessaries of life by means of…
- Institutes of the Christian Religion ·
Book 3, Chapter 24 — Election Confirmed by the Calling of God cites Eph. 4:28
…inconsistent with the Apostle’s inference, that they were no longer to lie or steal (Eph. 4:28). What answer will they give to other passages; such as that in which, after declaring to…
- Portraits of Courage – Watchman Nee ·
Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites Ephesians 4:1-32
…forgiveness, purity, wisdom, love, and Spirit-filled conduct. Scriptures to revisit Ephesians 4:1-32; Ephesians 5:1-21; Galatians 5:16-25; 1 John 4:20. Reflection 1. Which relationship is…