1 Thessalonians 4:2

For you know what precepts I have given to you by the Lord Jesus.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

For ye know what commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus.

In Context

1For the rest therefore, brethren, we pray and beseech you in the Lord Jesus, that as you have received from us, how you ought to walk, and to please God, so also you would walk, that you may abound the more.

3For this is the will of God, your sanctification; that you should abstain from fornication;

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Cross References

Matthew 28:20Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and behold I am with you all days, even to the consummation of the world.

2 Thessalonians 3:6And we charge you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw yourselves from every brother walking disorderly, and not according to the tradition which they have received of us.

Matthew Henry on 1 Thessalonians 4:2-9

Exhortations to Holiness; Caution against Impurity. ( a. d. 51.) 1 Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more. 2 For ye know what commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus. 3 For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication: 4 That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour; 5 Not in the lust… Read the whole commentary →

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