1 Thessalonians 4:1

Furthermore then, brethren, we beseech you, and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that, as ye received from us how ye ought to walk and to please God, even as ye are walking, ye would abound still more;

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

2for ye know what commands we gave you through the Lord Jesus.

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Cross References

Psalms 92:14Even in old age they bring forth fruit; They are green, and full of sap;

John 15:2Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away; and every branch that beareth fruit he cleanseth, that it may bear more fruit.

Romans 8:8And they who are in the flesh cannot please God.

1 Corinthians 11:23For I received of the Lord, what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus, the same night in which he was betrayed, took a loaf,

1 Corinthians 15:58Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, since ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

Matthew Henry on 1 Thessalonians 4:1

In this chapter the apostle gives earnest exhortations to abound in holiness, with a caution against uncleanness, enforced with several arguments, ver. 1-8 . He then mentions the great duties of brotherly love, and quietness with industry in our callings, ver. 9-12 . And concludes with comforting those who mourned for their relations and friends that died in the Lord, ver. 13-18 . Read the whole commentary →

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