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.
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And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you; …
As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.
That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
Thou shalt not steal.
For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies. …
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 17-32)The apostle having gone through his exhortation to mutual love, unity, and concord, in the Eph. 2:16; there follows in these an exhortation to Christian purity and holiness of heart and life, and that both more general (Eph. 4:17-24) and in several particular instances, Eph. 4:25-32. This is solemnly introduced: “ This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord ; that is, seeing the matter is as abo…
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