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Let him that stole steal no more; stealing is understood largely for seeking our own gain by any way, defrauding others, whether by taking away, or unjustly detaining what is theirs.
But rather let him labour; i.e. diligently and industriously, as the word imports. Idleness is condemned as tending to theft.
Working with his hands; as the only instrument by which most arts and trades are exercised.
The thing which is good; not in any unlawful way, but in an honest calling.
That he may have to give to him that needeth; that he may have not only whereupon to live, and prevent stealing, but wherewith to help those that want, Luk_21:2.