Translation Comparison

1 Thessalonians 4:12

Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.

Quick Overview

The verse 1 Thessalonians 4:12 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.

Bible verse 1 Thessalonians 4:12 comparison across 10 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.
American Standard VersionASV	that ye may walk becomingly toward them that are without, and may have need of nothing.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	and that you walk honestly towards them that are without; and that you want nothing of any man's.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	that ye may walk reputably towards those without, and may have need of no one.
English Revised VersionERV	that ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and may have need of nothing.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	That ye may walk honestly towards them that are without, and that ye may have need of nothing.
World English BibleWEB	that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and may have need of nothing.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	that ye may walk becomingly unto those without, and may have lack of nothing.
American King James VersionAKJV	That you may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that you may have lack of nothing.
Weymouth New TestamentWNT	so as to live worthy lives in relation to outsiders, and not be a burden to any one.

King James Bible

KJV

That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.

American Standard Version

ASV

that ye may walk becomingly toward them that are without, and may have need of nothing.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

and that you walk honestly towards them that are without; and that you want nothing of any man's.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

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

English Revised Version

ERV

that ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and may have need of nothing.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

That ye may walk honestly towards them that are without, and that ye may have need of nothing.

World English Bible

WEB

that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and may have need of nothing.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

that ye may walk becomingly unto those without, and may have lack of nothing.

American King James Version

AKJV

That you may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that you may have lack of nothing.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

so as to live worthy lives in relation to outsiders, and not be a burden to any one.