Ephesians 4:28 asv — Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labor, working with his hands the thing that is good, that he may…

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"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. "

— Ephesians 4:28, American Standard Version

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Ephesians 4 — Context

25

Wherefore, putting away falsehood, speak ye truth each one with his neighbor: for we are members one of another.

26

Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:

27

neither give place to the devil.

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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.

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Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for edifying as the need may be, that it may give grace to them that hear.

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And grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, in whom ye were sealed unto the day of redemption.

31

Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamor, and railing, be put away from you, with all malice:

Ephesians 4:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 4:28 say?
Ephesians 4:28 in the American Standard Version reads: “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. ”
Where is Ephesians 4:28 in the Bible?
Ephesians 4:28 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 4, verse 28.
Who wrote Ephesians?
Ephesians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from Roman imprisonment). It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Ephesians about?
Ephesians is the church's great song of God's plan — Father, Son, and Spirit working from before the foundation of the world to gather one new people in Christ. Chapters 1–3 lay the doctrine, chapters 4–6 work out the life that flows from it, ending in the armor of God.
What are the major themes of Ephesians?
Ephesians explores themes including Grace, Unity in Christ, New Humanity, Spirit-Filled Life, Spiritual Warfare. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ephesians 4:28.
What translation should I read Ephesians 4:28 in?
Ephesians 4:28 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 Ephesians 4:28?
Ephesians 4:28 reads (ASV): “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. ” 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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