1 Thessalonians 4:12 nasb — so that you will behave properly toward outsiders and not be in any need.

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"so that you will behave properly toward outsiders and not be in any need."

— 1 Thessalonians 4:12, NASB

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1 Thessalonians 4 — Context

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Now as to the love of the brethren, you have no need for anyone to write to you, for you yourselves are taught by God to love one another;

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for indeed you do practice it toward all the brethren who are in all Macedonia. But we urge you, brethren, to excel still more,

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and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life and attend to your own business and work with your hands, just as we commanded you,

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so that you will behave properly toward outsiders and not be in any need.

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But we do not want you to be uninformed, brethren, about those who are asleep, so that you will not grieve as do the rest who have no hope.

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For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus.

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For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord, will not precede those who have fallen 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 NASB reads: “so that you will behave properly toward outsiders and not be in any need.”
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 (NASB): “so that you will behave properly toward outsiders and not be in any need.” 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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