1 Thessalonians 4:12 kjva — That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing."

— 1 Thessalonians 4:12, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Thessalonians 4 — Context

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But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another.

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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;

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

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That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.

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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.

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

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For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.

1 Thessalonians 4:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Thessalonians 4:12 say?
1 Thessalonians 4:12 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.”
Where is 1 Thessalonians 4:12 in the Bible?
1 Thessalonians 4:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Thessalonians, chapter 4, verse 12.
Who wrote 1 Thessalonians?
1 Thessalonians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 50–51.
What is the book of 1 Thessalonians about?
One of Paul's earliest letters — encouragement to a baby church doing well under persecution. He commends their faith, instructs them on sexual purity and brotherly love, and answers their questions about believers who have died before Christ's return.
What are the major themes of 1 Thessalonians?
1 Thessalonians explores themes including Hope of Christ's Return, Sanctification, Brotherly Love, Encouragement. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Thessalonians 4:12.
What translation should I read 1 Thessalonians 4:12 in?
1 Thessalonians 4:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Thessalonians 4:12?
1 Thessalonians 4:12 reads (KJVA): “That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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