1 Thessalonians 4:2

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

World English Bible British with Deuterocanon

In The King James Version

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

In Context

1Finally then, brothers, we beg and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, that you abound more and more.

3For this is the will of God: your sanctification, that you abstain from sexual immorality,

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Cross References

Matthew 28:20teaching them to observe all things that I commanded you. Behold, 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, that you withdraw yourselves from every brother who walks in rebellion and not after the tradition which they 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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