Ephesians 4:28 Meaning
Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.
Context Explained
26Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:
27Neither give place to the devil.
28Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.
29Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
30And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
2 Thessalonians 3:10
Both verses emphasize the importance of working for one's own needs and helping others.
Matthew 5:16
This verse encourages good works that glorify God, similar to the call for honest labor.
Acts 20:35
This verse states that it is more blessed to give than to receive, aligning with the idea of helping those in need.
Source: Ephesians 4:28