1 Thessalonians 4:2

For you know the instructions we gave you by the authority of the Lord Jesus.

Majority Standard Bible

In The King James Version

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

In Context

1Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. So you should do so all the more.

3For it is God’s will that you should be holy: You must abstain from sexual immorality;

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Cross References

Matthew 28:20and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Amen.”

2 Thessalonians 3:6Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who leads an undisciplined life that is not in keeping with the tradition you received from 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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