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chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_thessalonians/4.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_thessalonians/4.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then people who are not believers will respect the way you live, and you will not need to depend on others.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_thessalonians/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />so that you may walk properly before outsiders and be dependent on no one.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />so that you may walk properly toward those outside, and may have need of no one.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_thessalonians/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and <i>that</i> ye may have lack of nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_thessalonians/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and <i>that</i> you may lack nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_thessalonians/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />so that you will behave properly toward outsiders and not be in any need.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_thessalonians/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />so that you will behave properly toward outsiders and not be in any need.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_thessalonians/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />so that you may behave properly toward outsiders and not be in any need.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />so that you will walk properly toward outsiders and not be in any need.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />so that you will behave properly toward outsiders [exhibiting good character, personal integrity, and moral courage worthy of the respect of the outside world], and be dependent on no one <i>and</i> in need of nothing [be self-supporting].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />so that you may behave properly in the presence of outsiders and not be dependent on anyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />so that you may walk properly in the presence of outsiders and not be dependent on anyone. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_thessalonians/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />that ye may walk becomingly toward them that are without, and may have need of nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Then you will be respected by people who are not followers of the Lord, and you won't have to depend on anyone. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_thessalonians/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />that ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and may have need of nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_thessalonians/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then your way of life will win respect from those outside [the church], and you won't have to depend on anyone else for what you need.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />In this way you will win the respect of those who are not believers, and you will not have to depend on anyone for what you need. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_thessalonians/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />so that you may win the respect of outsiders, and have need of nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_thessalonians/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />In this way you will live a decent life before outsiders and not be in need. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_thessalonians/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and may have need of nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />That ye may walk honestly towards them that are without, and that ye may have need of nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />so as to live worthy lives in relation to outsiders, and not be a burden to any one.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_thessalonians/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and may have need of nothing. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />that you may walk properly to those outside, and may have lack of nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />so that you may walk properly toward those outside, and may have need of no one.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> that ye may walk becomingly unto those without, and may have lack of nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />That ye should walk becomingly to them without, and have need of nothing.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />and that you walk honestly towards them that are without; and that you want nothing of any man's. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and to walk honestly with those who are outside, and to desire nothing belonging to another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_thessalonians/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />that you may conduct yourselves properly toward outsiders and not depend on anyone. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_thessalonians/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />so that you may behave properly toward outsiders and be dependent on no one.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />That you may lead a life of good example toward outsiders, so that you depend on no man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />That you would be walking in good form toward outsiders and that you would be dependent on no man.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />in order that you may walk with propriety toward those who are without, and may have need of nothing.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />in order that you may walk about circumspectly toward the aliens, and you may have need of nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />that ye walk becomingly towards those without, and need no assistance from any person.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />so that your way of life may stand fair to the world, and prevent your being dependent upon any man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />so as to live worthy lives in relation to outsiders, and not be a burden to any one.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />that ye walk becomingly towards those without, and <i>that</i> ye may have need of nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />as we gave you in charge, that ye may walk decently toward those <i>that are</i> without, and may have need of no one's <i>assistance.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_thessalonians/4-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sgDUoqNjFio?start=533" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Living to Please God</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">11</span>and to aspire to live quietly, to attend to your own matters, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you. <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">Then</a> <a href="/greek/4043.htm" title="4043: peripatēte (V-PSA-2P) -- From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow.">you will behave</a> <a href="/greek/2156.htm" title="2156: euschēmonōs (Adv) -- Becomingly, decorously, decently. Adverb from euschemon; decorously.">properly</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">toward</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1854.htm" title="1854: exō (Adv) -- Without, outside. Adverb from ek; out(-side, of doors), literally or figuratively.">outsiders,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">without</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echēte (V-PSA-2P) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">being</a> <a href="/greek/5532.htm" title="5532: chreian (N-AFS) -- From the base of chraomai or chre; employment, i.e. An affair; also occasion, demand, requirement or destitution.">dependent</a> <a href="/greek/3367.htm" title="3367: mēdenos (Adj-GNS) -- No one, none, nothing. ">on anyone.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">13</span>Brothers, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you will not grieve like the rest, who are without hope.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-32.htm">1 Corinthians 10:32-33</a></span><br />Do not become a stumbling block, whether to Jews or Greeks or the church of God— / as I also try to please everyone in all I do. For I am not seeking my own good, but the good of many, that they may be saved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-13.htm">Romans 13:13</a></span><br />Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-12.htm">1 Peter 2:12</a></span><br />Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/4-5.htm">Colossians 4:5</a></span><br />Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/3-11.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:11-12</a></span><br />For we hear that some of you are leading undisciplined lives, accomplishing nothing, but being busybodies. / We command and urge such people by our Lord Jesus Christ to begin working quietly to earn their own living.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-28.htm">Ephesians 4:28</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/3-7.htm">1 Timothy 3:7</a></span><br />Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/titus/2-7.htm">Titus 2:7-8</a></span><br />In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity, / and wholesome speech that is above reproach, so that anyone who opposes us will be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-15.htm">Philippians 2:15</a></span><br />so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-16.htm">Matthew 5:16</a></span><br />In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/22-29.htm">Proverbs 22:29</a></span><br />Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will be stationed in the presence of kings; he will not stand before obscure men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-4.htm">Proverbs 3:4</a></span><br />Then you will find favor and high regard in the sight of God and man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/11-27.htm">Proverbs 11:27</a></span><br />He who searches out good finds favor, but evil will come to him who seeks it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/12-24.htm">Proverbs 12:24</a></span><br />The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/13-4.htm">Proverbs 13:4</a></span><br />The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">That you may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that you may have lack of nothing.</p><p class="hdg">ye may walk.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-22.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:22</a></b></br> Abstain from all appearance of evil.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/12-17.htm">Romans 12:17</a></b></br> Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/13-13.htm">Romans 13:13</a></b></br> Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.</p><p class="hdg">them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/4-11.htm">Mark 4:11</a></b></br> 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 <i>these</i> things are done in parables:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/5-12.htm">1 Corinthians 5:12,13</a></b></br> For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? do not ye judge them that are within? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/colossians/4-5.htm">Colossians 4:5</a></b></br> Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.</p><p class="hdg">nothing.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/11-7.htm">2 Corinthians 11:7-9</a></b></br> Have I committed an offence in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, because I have preached to you the gospel of God freely? 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The root "εὐσχημόνως" (euschemonōs) suggests a sense of decorum and propriety, emphasizing the importance of living a life that reflects the values and teachings of Christ. Historically, the early Christian community was under scrutiny by both Jewish and pagan observers, and Paul encourages the Thessalonians to live in a way that would not bring reproach upon the Gospel. This call to proper behavior is a reminder that our actions are a testimony to our faith and can either attract or repel those who do not yet know Christ.<p><b>toward outsiders</b><br />The term "outsiders" refers to those who are not part of the Christian community, often translated from the Greek "τοὺς ἔξω" (tous exō). In the context of the early church, this would include both Jews and Gentiles who had not accepted the message of Jesus. Paul is urging the Thessalonians to be mindful of their witness to the world, recognizing that their conduct can influence how the Gospel is perceived by those outside the faith. This exhortation underscores the missional aspect of Christian living, where believers are called to be salt and light, demonstrating the love and truth of Christ through their interactions with non-believers.<p><b>without being dependent on anyone</b><br />The phrase "without being dependent on anyone" is translated from the Greek "μηδενὸς χρείαν ἔχοντες" (mēdenos chreian echontes), which literally means "having need of nothing from anyone." This reflects a call to self-sufficiency and industriousness, encouraging believers to work diligently and provide for themselves so as not to be a burden to others. In the historical context, this was particularly important as the early church sought to maintain a positive reputation and avoid accusations of idleness or exploitation. Paul’s instruction here aligns with the broader biblical principle of stewardship and responsibility, reminding Christians that their work is a form of worship and a means of serving both God and their community.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) <span class= "bld">Honestly.</span>--Not in our modern sense of the word, but "honourably," "creditably."<p><span class= "bld">Toward</span>--i.e.<span class= "ital">, </span>"in reference to," "in your connection with." The heathen were certain to be watching the conduct of the members of the new religion, and it would bring down political suspicion if they were seen to be acting more like agitators for a secret society than honest citizens who worked at their handicraft and calling.<p><span class= "bld">Of nothing.</span>--Right: the marginal version is hardly consistent with the Greek. Two purposes will be fulfilled by their industry: (1) to allay heathen suspicion; (2) to be well supplied themselves. It seems as if they had been reduced to begging of other Churches in return for their own expensive charities.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 12.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">That ye walk honestly</span>; that is, <span class="accented">honorably</span>; <span class="accented">seemly. <span class="cmt_word"></span>Toward them that are without</span>; without the pale of the Christian Church, toward those who are not Christians, whether Jews or Gentiles, the unbelieving world. So also, in another Epistle, the apostle says, "Walk in wisdom toward them that are without" (<a href="/colossians/4-5.htm">Colossians 4:5</a>). <span class="cmt_word">That ye may have lack of nothing</span>; either neuter, <span class="accented">of no thing</span>; or perhaps rather masculine, <span class="accented">of no man</span>; that ye be under no necessity of asking assistance either from heathens or from fellow-Christians; inasmuch as working with your hands will put you in possession of what is necessary for life; whereas idleness necessarily involves poverty and dependence on others. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_thessalonians/4-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Then</span><br /><span class="grk">ἵνα</span> <span class="translit">(hina)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> </span><span class="str2">In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you will behave</span><br /><span class="grk">περιπατῆτε</span> <span class="translit">(peripatēte)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4043.htm">Strong's 4043: </a> </span><span class="str2">From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">properly</span><br /><span class="grk">εὐσχημόνως</span> <span class="translit">(euschēmonōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2156.htm">Strong's 2156: </a> </span><span class="str2">Becomingly, decorously, decently. Adverb from euschemon; decorously.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">toward</span><br /><span class="grk">πρὸς</span> <span class="translit">(pros)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> </span><span class="str2">To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">outsiders,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔξω</span> <span class="translit">(exō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1854.htm">Strong's 1854: </a> </span><span class="str2">Without, outside. Adverb from ek; out(-side, of doors), literally or figuratively.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[without]</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">being</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔχητε</span> <span class="translit">(echēte)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> </span><span class="str2">To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">dependent</span><br /><span class="grk">χρείαν</span> <span class="translit">(chreian)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5532.htm">Strong's 5532: </a> </span><span class="str2">From the base of chraomai or chre; employment, i.e. An affair; also occasion, demand, requirement or destitution.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[on anyone].</span><br /><span class="grk">μηδενὸς</span> <span class="translit">(mēdenos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Genitive Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3367.htm">Strong's 3367: </a> </span><span class="str2">No one, none, nothing. </span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_thessalonians/4-12.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_thessalonians/4-12.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_thessalonians/4-12.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_thessalonians/4-12.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_thessalonians/4-12.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_thessalonians/4-12.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_thessalonians/4-12.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_thessalonians/4-12.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_thessalonians/4-12.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_thessalonians/4-12.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_thessalonians/4-12.htm">NT Letters: 1 Thessalonians 4:12 That you may walk properly toward those (1 Thess. 1 Thes. 1Th iTh i Th)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_thessalonians/4-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Thessalonians 4:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Thessalonians 4:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_thessalonians/4-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Thessalonians 4:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Thessalonians 4:13" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>