Ephesians 4:28
Ephesians · New Testament · Chapter 4
“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.”Ephesians 4:28
What Does Ephesians 4:28 Mean?
Ephesians 4:28 is found in the book of Ephesians, chapter 4, verse 28 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Stewardship.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Ephesians 4:28 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
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;”Hebrews 13:16“But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.”Exodus 20:15“Thou shalt not steal.”Genesis 2:15“And the LORD God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.”Proverbs 21:5“The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.”1 Timothy 6:18“That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;”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.”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.”Romans 12:11“Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;”Proverbs 31:20“She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.”1 Corinthians 6:10“Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.”2 Thessalonians 3:11“For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.”2 Thessalonians 3:12“Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.”Genesis 3:19“In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.”Proverbs 12:11“He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.”Zechariah 5:3“Then said he unto me, This is the curse that goeth forth over the face of the whole earth: for every one that stealeth shall be cut off as on this side according to it; and every one that sweareth shall be cut off as on that side according to it.”Luke 21:1“And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury.”2 Thessalonians 3:6“Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us.”Hosea 4:2“By swearing, and lying, and killing, and stealing, and committing adultery, they break out, and blood toucheth blood.”Matthew 25:35“For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:”
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