1 Thessalonians 4:12
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that ye may walk honestly toward those who are outsiders, and that ye may have need of nothing.
that ye may walk becomingly toward them that are without, and may have need of nothing.
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 and in need of nothing [be self-supporting].
So that you may bear yourselves becomingly and be correct and honorable and command the respect of the outside world, being dependent on nobody [self-supporting] and having need of nothing.
That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.
so that you may behave properly in the presence of outsiders and not be dependent on anyone.
That way you’ll behave appropriately toward outsiders, and you won’t be in need.
Then your daily life will gain the respect of outsiders, and you will not be dependent on anyone.
Then you will be respected by people who are not followers of the Lord, and you won't have to depend on anyone.
that ye may walk reputably towards those without, and may have need of no one.
in order that you may walk properly toward the ones outside and may have need of nothing.
And we will not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning them that are asleep, that you be not sorrowful, even as others who have no hope.
If you do these things, then those who are not believers will respect the way you live. And you will not have to depend on others for what you need.
If you live in this way, other people who are not believers will respect you. Also, you will not have to ask anyone else to give you the things that you need.
Do this so that you are conducting yourselves decently toward outsiders and are not lacking anything.
so that you may walk properly before outsiders and be dependent on no one.
so that you may walk properly before outsiders and be dependent on no one.
If you do, then you will ·win the respect of [or live a respectable/proper life before] ·unbelievers [L outsiders], and you will not have to depend on others for what you need.
That ye may behave yourselves honestly toward them that are without, and that nothing be lacking unto you.
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.
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.
so that you may walk properly in the presence of outsiders and not be dependent on anyone.
If you do, then people who are not believers will respect you. And you will not have to depend on others for what you need.
so that you may win the respect of outsiders, and have need of nothing.
Be busy with your own affairs and do your work yourselves. The result will be a reputation for honesty in the world outside and an honourable independence.
that ye may walk honestly toward those that are without, and that ye may desire nothing from any one.
That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.
that ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.
so that you will walk properly toward outsiders and not be in any need.
so that you may live decently toward those outside, and may have need of nothing.
As a result, people who are not Christians will trust and respect you, and you will not need to depend on others for enough money to pay your bills.
Stay calm; mind your own business; do your own job. You’ve heard all this from us before, but a reminder never hurts. We want you living in a way that will command the respect of outsiders, not lying around sponging off your friends.
so that you may walk honestly toward those who are outsiders and that you may lack nothing.
In this way you will live a proper life before · outsiders and be dependent on no one.
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.
that you may conduct yourselves properly toward outsiders and not depend on anyone.
so that you will behave properly toward outsiders and not be in any need.
so that you will behave properly toward outsiders and not be in any need.
In this way, you will earn the respect of outsiders and not have to be dependent on anyone.
If you do, then people who are not believers will respect you, and you will not have to depend on others for what you need.
In this way you will live a decent life before outsiders and not be in need.
Then unbelievers will have respect for your everyday life. And you won’t have to depend on anyone.
so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.
so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.
that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and that you may lack nothing.
By doing this, you will be respected by those who are not Christians. Then you will not be in need and others will not have to help you.
Then people who are not believers will respect the way you live, and you will not need to depend on others.
so that you may conduct yourselves honourably toward those who are outside, and so that nothing be lacking to you.
so that you may behave properly towards outsiders and be dependent on no one.
so that you may behave properly towards outsiders and be dependent on no one.
so that you may behave properly toward outsiders and be dependent on no one.
so that you may behave properly toward outsiders and be dependent on no one.
so that you may behave in a way which outsiders will respect, and so that none of you may be in financial difficulties.
The tachlis (purpose) is that the way you fier zich (comport oneself) in your derech (way of life) be conducted properly toward outsiders and that you might not be nitzrach (needy).
so that you may behave honorably toward those who are outside, and that you lack nothing.
so that you may command the respect of outsiders, and be dependent on nobody.
so that you may command the respect of outsiders, and be dependent on nobody.
so you may behave properly toward outsiders and not have need of anything.
That way you will live peacefully with those on the outside, and all your needs will be met without depending on others.
that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and may have need of nothing.
Then people who do not belong to the church will respect you. And you will not need help from anyone. here is something I want you to know about those who have died. You should not cry for them like people cry who have no hope.
and that ye wander honestly to them that be withoutforth, and that of no man ye desire any thing [and that of no man's ye desire any thing].
that ye may walk becomingly unto those without, and may have lack of nothing.
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