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1 Thess. 4:12 KJV (With Strong’s)

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That
hina (Greek #2443)
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
KJV usage: albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare 3363.
Pronounce: hin'-ah
Origin: probably from the same as the former part of 1438 (through the demonstrative idea; compare 3588)
ye may walk
peripateo (Greek #4043)
to tread all around, i.e. walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary)
KJV usage: go, be occupied with, walk (about).
Pronounce: per-ee-pat-eh'-o
Origin: from 4012 and 3961
honestly
euschemonos (Greek #2156)
decorously
KJV usage: decently, honestly.
Pronounce: yoo-skhay-mon'-ose
Origin: adverb from 2158
d toward
pros (Greek #4314)
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated)
KJV usage: about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X at thy house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end that), X together, to (you) -ward, unto, with(-in). In the comparative case, it denotes essentially the same applications, namely, motion towards, accession to, or nearness at.
Pronounce: pros
Origin: a strengthened form of 4253
them that are
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
without
exo (Greek #1854)
out(-side, of doors), literally or figuratively
KJV usage: away, forth, (with-)out (of, -ward), strange.
Pronounce: ex'-o
Origin: adverb from 1537
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
that ye may have
echo (Greek #2192)
(used in certain tenses only) a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
KJV usage: be (able, X hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), X conceive, count, diseased, do + eat, + enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, + need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, X sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use.
Pronounce: ekh'-o
Origin: σχέω (skheh'-o)
lack
chreia (Greek #5532)
employment, i.e. an affair; also (by implication) occasion, demand, requirement or destitution
KJV usage: business, lack, necessary(-ity), need(-ful), use, want.
Pronounce: khri'-ah
Origin: from the base of 5530 or 5534
of νnothing
medeis (Greek #3367)
not even one (man, woman, thing)
KJV usage: any (man, thing), no (man), none, not (at all, any man, a whit), nothing, + without delay.
Pronounce: may-dice'
Origin: μηδεμία (may-dem-ee'-ah), and the neuter μηδέν (may-den') from 3361 and 1520
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Rom. 13:13• 13Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying. (Rom. 13:13)
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or, no man.

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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ye may walk.
1 Thess. 5:22• 22Abstain from all appearance of evil. (1 Thess. 5:22)
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Rom. 12:17• 17Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. (Rom. 12:17)
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Rom. 13:13• 13Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying. (Rom. 13:13)
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2 Cor. 8:20‑21• 20Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us:
 21Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men. (2 Cor. 8:20‑21)
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Phil. 4:8• 8Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. (Phil. 4:8)
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Titus 2:8‑10• 8Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.
 9Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again;
 10Not purloining, but showing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things. (Titus 2:8‑10)
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1 Peter 2:12• 12Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation. (1 Peter 2:12)
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1 Peter 3:16‑17• 16Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.
 17For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing. (1 Peter 3:16‑17)
them.
Mark 4:11• 11And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables: (Mark 4:11)
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1 Cor. 5:12‑13• 12For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? do not ye judge them that are within?
 13But them that are without God judgeth. Therefore put away from among yourselves that wicked person. (1 Cor. 5:12‑13)
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Col. 4:5• 5Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. (Col. 4:5)
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1 Tim. 3:7• 7Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. (1 Tim. 3:7)
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1 Peter 3:1• 1Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives; (1 Peter 3:1)
nothing.
or, no man.
2 Cor. 11:7‑9• 7Have I committed an offence in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, because I have preached to you the gospel of God freely?
 8I robbed other churches, taking wages of them, to do you service.
 9And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for that which was lacking to me the brethren which came from Macedonia supplied: and in all things I have kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and so will I keep myself. (2 Cor. 11:7‑9)
• Let it be the ambition of those who love, and would keep the love of others, to spare themselves in nothing and avoid encroaching on the help of any, so as to cut off all suspicion from those without. (“On 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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that ye may walk reputably towards those without, and may have need of no onel.

JND Translation Notes

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Or "of nothing."

W. Kelly Translation

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that ye may walk honourablya toward those without, and may have need of nothing.

WK Translation Notes

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The better rendering is "honourably" or "reputably" than "honestly," or "becomingly."