The Bible teaches that theft erodes trust and damages relationships. Taking what isn’t yours reflects a lack of faith in God’s provision. True fulfillment comes from honest work and integrity. When you respect others’ possessions, you honor God’s command to love your neighbor.
Below is the full list of bible verses on theft (King James Version – KJV). The list is ranked in order of popularity and we hope you find the inspiration you need.
Most Popular Bible Verses About Theft
Hebrews 13:8
“8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.”
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Exodus 22:2-3
“2 If a thief be found breaking up, and be smitten that he die, there shall no blood be shed for him.3 If the sun be risen upon him, there shall be blood shed for him; for he should make full restitution; if he have nothing, then he shall be sold for his theft.”
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Ephesians 4:28
“28 Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.”
1 Corinthians 6:9-11
“9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.11 And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.”
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Matthew 15:19
“19 For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies:”
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Leviticus 19:11
“11 Ye shall not steal, neither deal falsely, neither lie one to another.”
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Proverbs 20:17
“17 Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.”
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Deuteronomy 23:24-25
“24 When thou comest into thy neighbour’s vineyard, then thou mayest eat grapes thy fill at thine own pleasure; but thou shalt not put any in thy vessel.25 When thou comest into the standing corn of thy neighbour, then thou mayest pluck the ears with thine hand; but thou shalt not move a sickle unto thy neighbour’s standing corn.”
Mark 7:21-22
“21 For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders,22 Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness:”
Proverbs 6:30-31
“30 Men do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry;31 But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house.”
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Philippians 4:19
“19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
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