1 Thessalonians 4:5-7
Legacy Standard Bible
5 not in [a](A)lustful passion, like the Gentiles who (B)do not know God; 6 and that no man transgress and (C)defraud his brother (D)in the matter because (E)the Lord is the avenger in all these things, just as we also (F)told you before and solemnly warned you. 7 For (G)God did not call us to (H)impurity, but [b]in sanctification.
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- 1 Thessalonians 4:5 Lit passion of lust
- 1 Thessalonians 4:7 In the state or sphere of
1 Thessalonians 4:5-7
New International Version
5 not in passionate lust(A) like the pagans,(B) who do not know God;(C) 6 and that in this matter no one should wrong or take advantage of a brother or sister.[a](D) The Lord will punish(E) all those who commit such sins,(F) as we told you and warned you before. 7 For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life.(G)
Footnotes
- 1 Thessalonians 4:6 The Greek word for brother or sister (adelphos) refers here to a believer, whether man or woman, as part of God’s family.
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