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Ephesians 4:28

World English Bible

28 Let him who stole steal no more; but rather let him labor, producing with his hands something that is good, that he may have something to give to him who has need.

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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.

Christian Standard Bible

Let the thief no longer steal. Instead, he is to do honest work with his own hands, so that he has something to share with anyone 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.

King James Version

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.

New American Standard Bible

The one who steals must no longer steal; but rather he must labor, producing with his own hands what is good, so that he will have something to share with the one who has need.

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 King James Version

Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something to give him who has 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.