Ephesians 4:28

Ephesians 4:28 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

28Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

28The one who steals must no longer steal; but rather he must labor, producing with his own hands what is good, so that he will have something to share with the one who has need.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

28He who steals must steal no longer; but rather he must labor, performing with his own hands what is good, so that he will have something to share with one who has need.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

28The thief [who has become a believer] must no longer steal, but instead he must work hard [making an honest living], producing that which is good with his own hands, so that he will have something to share with those in need.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

28He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

28Anyone who has been stealing must never steal again. Instead, they must work. They must do something useful with their own hands. Then they will have something to give to people in need.

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