1 Thessalonians 4:6

that no one should go beyond and overreach his brother in the matter; because the Lord is the avenger in respect to all these things, as we also told you before and solemnly testified.

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In The King James Version

That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified.

In Context

5not in the passion of lust, even as the gentiles who know not God;

7For God did not call us to live in uncleanness, but in purity.

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Cross References

Psalms 94:1O LORD! thou God of vengeance! O thou God of vengeance! shine forth!

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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