1 Thessalonians 4:8

He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto us his holy Spirit.

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Other Translations for 1 Thessalonians 4:8

BSB

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

AKJV

He therefore that despises, despises not man, but God, who has also given to us his holy Spirit.

CPDV

And so, whoever despises these teachings, does not despise man, but God, who has even provided his Holy Spirit within us.

ERV

Therefore he that rejecteth, rejecteth not man, but God, who giveth his Holy Spirit unto you.

NHEB

Therefore he who rejects this does not reject man, but God, who has also given his Holy Spirit to you.

SMT

For surely therefore he despising, despises not man, but God, he also giving his holy Spirit for us.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Thessalonians 4:8

HethereforeG5105thatdespisethG114Verb despisethG114Verb notG3756 manG444Noun Masculine butG235Conjunction GodG2316Noun MasculinewhohathG1325Verb alsoG2532Conjunction givenG1325Verb untoG1519Preposition usG2248 hisG846 holyG40Adjective SpiritG4151Noun Neuter

Commentary for 1 Thessalonians 4:8

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Overview of 1 Thessalonians 4:8

Summary

Rejecting instruction means rejecting God's authority

Event

Paul emphasizes divine authority

Estimated Time Period

c. 50-51 AD