1 Thessalonians 4:2

For you know what instructions we gave you through the Lord Jesus.

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

In Context

1Finally, brothers, we encourage and exhort you in the Lord Jesus. As you received instructions from us about how you must walk and please God, also in this way walk, so that you do so even more.

3For this is the will of God, your sanctification, that you avoid sexual immorality,

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Cross References

Matthew 28:20Teach them to obey all the things that I have commanded you. See, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

2 Thessalonians 3:6Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you avoid every brother who lives a lazy life and does not live according to the traditions 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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