1 Thessalonians 4:12
King James Version
28 Jul 2026
“That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.”
ἵνα
That, in order that, so that. Hina. For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son in order that whoever believes in Him should not perish. The purpose of the cross is clear.
περιπατέω
you may walk
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περιπατέω
To walk, to live, to conduct oneself. Peripateo. Walk worthy of the calling to which you have been called. How you live is the walking commentary on what you believe.
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εὐσχημόνως
properly
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εὐσχημόνως
Decently, becomingly, with propriety. Euschēmónōs. Paul calls believers to walk this way, ordering life with grace and discipline before a watching world. How you carry yourself is part of your witness.
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ἔξω
outside
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ἔξω
Outside, beyond, out of doors. Exō. Jesus suffered outside the gate, bearing reproach beyond the camp. Go to him there. Leave the comfort of the familiar.
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μηδείς
of no one
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μηδείς
Not even one, nothing, none. Mēdeís. Do not be anxious about anything, not even one thing. Total surrender leaves no exceptions. Give it all.
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χρεία
need
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χρεία
Need, necessity, requirement. Chreía. God will supply every need according to his riches in glory. Bring your real needs before him. He meets them.
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ἔχω
may have.
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ἔχω
To have, to hold, to possess. I have learned in whatever state I am to be content. Contentment is not about having more but appreciating what you have.
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