Proverbs 28:13 promises mercy to those who confess and renounce sin—directly supporting the call to stop stealing and work honestly.

Luke 19:8 shows Zacchaeus repaying cheated victims and giving to poor—echoing the call to stop stealing and share with the needy.

2 Thessalonians 3:6-8 provides Paul's own example of working night and day to not be a burden — mirroring the command to work and not steal.

Luke 3:10-14 gives concrete examples: stop extortion, share with others—a practical parallel to ceasing theft and working to give.

2 Thessalonians 3:11 describes idle busybodies — the opposite of working productively to share, highlighting the problem Paul addresses.

Acts 20:34 demonstrates Paul working with his hands to support himself and others—a living example of the principle in Ephesians 4:28.

2 Thessalonians 3:12 commands the idle to settle down and earn their food — reinforcing the same work ethic and self-sufficiency.

Acts 20:35 quotes Jesus: 'It is more blessed to give than to receive'—directly motivating the sharing with those in need.

1 Timothy 6:18 commands generosity and readiness to share—reinforcing the same ethical call to give to the needy as the main verse.

Proverbs 14:23 praises hard work over empty talk—directly supporting the command to work with hands for honest gain.

Proverbs 13:11 contrasts dishonest wealth that dwindles with honest gradual gain—reinforcing the value of labor over theft.

In Romans 12:13, Paul calls believers to contribute to saints' needs—echoing the main verse's call to share with those in need.

1 Corinthians 6:10 warns that thieves will not inherit God's kingdom, giving urgency to Paul's command to stop stealing and work honestly.

In 1 Corinthians 6:11, Paul reminds that believers were once sinful but are now washed—mirroring the transformation from stealing to honest work.

Exodus 20:15 is the direct commandment 'You shall not steal,' which Paul explicitly echoes when telling thieves to stop stealing.

1 Thessalonians 4:11 reinforces the command to work with your hands — directly echoing the positive work ethic that replaces stealing.

Hebrews 13:16 commands doing good and sharing, which is the very purpose of the honest work commanded in Ephesians 4:28.

Matthew 25:35 commends feeding the hungry and welcoming strangers, directly paralleling the 'share with anyone in need' in Ephesians 4:28.

Proverbs 31:20 describes the virtuous woman's open hand to the needy, directly echoing the sharing purpose in Ephesians 4:28.

Titus 3:14 explicitly connects honest labor to helping those in urgent need, directly echoing the purpose in Ephesians 4:28.

Deuteronomy 5:19 is the eighth commandment against stealing—the direct OT background for the main verse's call to stop stealing.

Leviticus 19:11 prohibits stealing—the same command the main verse assumes and transforms into positive work and sharing.

1 Thessalonians 4:12 adds purpose: working with hands wins outsiders' respect and prevents dependency — complementing the call to share.

John 12:6 reveals Judas as a thief who stole from the common fund, a negative example of the thievery Paul commands to stop.

In 2 Corinthians 9:12-15, generosity meets needs and produces thanksgiving—expanding the motivation for sharing from the main verse.

Luke 3:11 calls for sharing clothing and food with the needy — directly supporting the purpose of working in Ephesians 4:28.

2 Corinthians 8:12 teaches that giving is acceptable according to what one has — aligning with the call to work so you have something to share.

2 Corinthians 8:2 highlights generous giving despite extreme poverty — illustrating the heart of sharing with the needy emphasized in Ephesians.

Genesis 2:15 presents work as part of God's original creation—providing a foundation for the call to honest labor in the main verse.

Luke 3:8 demands fruit in keeping with repentance—mirrors the transformation from stealing to productive labor and generosity.

Daniel 4:27 calls to break off sin by showing mercy to the poor, linking repentance with generosity as Ephesians 4:28 does.

Proverbs 30:9 warns that poverty can tempt one to steal, dishonoring God. Paul's instruction to work honestly prevents that outcome.

Proverbs 12:11 praises diligent work that provides food—supporting the main verse's shift from stealing to productive labor.

Genesis 3:19 depicts labor as toil under the curse—contrasting with the redemptive work in the main verse that enables generosity.