1 Thessalonians 4:7

Other Translations for 1 Thessalonians 4:7

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

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

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

But God has not called you to uncleanness, but in consecration.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Thessalonians 4:7

ForG1063Conjunction GodG2316Noun Masculine hathG2564Verb notG3756 calledG2564Verb usG2248 untoG1909Preposition uncleannessG167Noun Feminine butG235Conjunction untoG1722Preposition holinessG38Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Thessalonians 4:7

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Overview of 1 Thessalonians 4:7

Summary

Divine calling toward consecration not immorality

Event

Paul reminds of spiritual calling

Estimated Time Period

c. 50-51 AD

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

Other Translations for 1 Thessalonians 4:7

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Thessalonians 4:7

Commentary for 1 Thessalonians 4:7