1 Thessalonians 4:7

New Testament · SCRIPTURE

1 Thessalonians 4:7

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

For God has not called us to impurity, but to holiness.

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KJV

King James Version

For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.

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WEB

World English Bible

For God called us not for uncleanness, but in sanctification.

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ASV

American Standard Version

For God called us not for uncleanness, but in sanctification.

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

For God did not call us to impurity, but in sanctification.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

1 Thessalonians 4

⁵ not in lustful passion like the Gentiles who do not know God;

⁶ and no one should ever violate or exploit his brother in this regard, because the Lord will avenge all such acts, as we have already told you and solemnly warned you.

⁷ For God has not called us to impurity, but to holiness.

⁸ Anyone, then, who rejects this command does not reject man but God, the very One who gives you His Holy Spirit.

⁹ Now about brotherly love, you do not need anyone to write to you, because you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another.

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