1 Thessalonians 4:3

For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication:

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Thessalonians 4:3

BSB

For it is God's will that you should be holy: You must abstain from sexual immorality;

AKJV

For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that you should abstain from fornication:

CPDV

For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you should abstain from fornication,

ERV

For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye abstain from fornication;

NHEB

For this is the will of God: your sanctification, that you abstain from sexual immorality,

SMT

For this is the will of God, your consecration, that ye should keep away from fornication:

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Thessalonians 4:3

ForG1063Conjunction thisG5124 isG2076VerbthewillG2307Noun NeuterofGodG2316Noun MasculineevenyourG5216 sanctificationG38Noun MasculinethatyeG5209shouldabstainG567Verb fromG575 fornicationG4202Noun Feminine

Commentary for 1 Thessalonians 4:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Thessalonians 4:3

Summary

Divine purpose: sexual purity and personal separation

Event

Paul teaches sanctification

Estimated Time Period

c. 50-51 AD