Verse Comparison: 1 Thessalonians 4:12
American Standard Version
that ye may walk becomingly toward them that are without, and may have need of nothing.
Amplified® Bible
So that you may bear yourselves becomingly {and} be correct {and} honorable {and} command the respect of the outside world, being dependent on nobody [self-supporting] {and} having need of nothing.
Contemporary English Version
Then you will be respected by people who are not followers of the Lord, and you won't have to depend on anyone.
Darby English Version
that ye may walk reputably towards those without, and may have need of no one.
Good News Bible
In this way you will win the respect of those who are not believers, and you will not have to depend on anyone for what you need.
International Standard Version
so that you may win the respect of outsiders, and have need of nothing.
King James Version
That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.
New American Standard Bible
so that you will behave properly toward outsiders and not be in any need.
New International Version
so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.
New King James Version
that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and that you may lack nothing.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
so that you will behave properly toward outsiders and not have any need.
Young's Literal Translation
that ye may walk becomingly unto those without, and may have lack of nothing.
